A Tragic Encounter in the Forest
Nia's story began in the forest near Tumbang Mahop, where a local resident came across a female orangutan and her baby, along with an adult male orangutan.
For reasons still unclear, both adult orangutans were tragically shot and fell from the trees. The baby — now known as Nia — was then taken by the resident.
Nia was only 10 months old when she lost her mother, weighing just 3.0 kilograms (7 lbs).
Shortly after, a concerned villager named Zaki noticed the infant orangutan and urged the resident to hand her over to the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF). Thankfully, the villager agreed, and Nia was soon on her way to safety at the Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Center.
Now safe at the rehabilitation center, Nia is undergoing care from dedicated surrogate mothers. Despite her tragic start, she's showing signs of curiosity and confidence, eagerly climbing trees each morning and finding comfort in her caregivers' presence.
Nia's resilience is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to protect orangutans and their rainforest habitat.
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