This young female orangutan is sweet and independent, and always eager to greet her new day.
Baimah currently resides at Samboja Lestari, but her very early life was quite unhealthy. Previously kept as a pet, she arrived at the Samboja Lestari Rehabilitation Centre, very overweight, which made it hard for her to breathe let alone move and explore.
AGE
3 Years
Place in Forest School
Baby House
RESCUE DATE
14 Sept 2022
GENDER
Female
Baimah’s best friends at Forest School include Feruza, Galaksi, and Otan
She is already a bold tree climber!
Her favourite food is Tarap – a sweet, creamy fruit that resembles both Jackfruit and Durian
Learn more about Baimah through regular email updates
When you adopt Baimah, you instantly become an involved part of her journey back to the wild. As Baimah’s adopter, you will receive dedicated quarterly updates and photographs – as well as a yearly unique video – detailing her individual story, struggles, and triumphs.
With your support, she can continue to learn how to survive on her own so she may one day be released back into the wild.
A new arrival!
With the help of our medical team, she was put on a diet to get her back to a healthy weight. And the results have been tremendous! Now that she can exercise and breathe more easily, her true inquisitive, curious nature has come through in full force. Now, Baimah happily climbs trees and plays with friends, revelling in the beauty of a healthier life…
Baimah’s an adept climber!
Baimah shows off her personable, curious nature
