Do you still remember the story of Kopral, who went through the recovery process for his leg? Since Kopral was moved to the Socialization Enclosure last year, his movements have become noticeably more active.
Previously, in the Individual Enclosure, the limited space restricted his movement, making it difficult for him to exercise and explore. Now, Kopral has access to a larger space filled with various enrichment furniture to keep him engaged and stimulated. Among the enrichment items in his enclosure are several wooden beams of different sizes installed on the floor. These beams play a crucial role in helping Kopral practice his grip, an essential skill for his recovery.
At the time of his transfer, Kopral’s enclosure was initially equipped with only one hammock. During his early days in Socialization Complex, he was still adjusting to the new space and remained in one spot where he felt most comfortable. However, as he grew more confident, Kopral began exploring the enclosure, climbing more frequently, and even hanging upside down with his legs gripping the bars.
These behaviours raised some concerns among the animal welfare team. To ensure his safety and provide better support, an additional large hammock was installed in the middle of his enclosure. While the space now looks fuller, these additions greatly aid in Kopral’s training and rehabilitation process.
Aside from being physically active, Kopral also enjoys observing his surroundings. Whenever he hears the calls of other orangutans nearby, he actively looks around, trying to locate the source of the sound and figure out what is happening. However, his curiosity recently led to an incident. While placing his foot near the enclosure mesh, Putu, a neighbouring orangutan, accidentally bit his toe. Fortunately, the injury was minor and was immediately treated with a medicated spray.
Kopral’s relationship with his caretakers is also progressing well. He eagerly awaits his meals, and when he sees a technician approaching with food, he impatiently bangs his foot against the cage bars to get their attention. He particularly loves fruits, although he is not fond of luffa (gambas).
Health-wise, Kopral continues to show significant improvement, but infrared treatment is still administered twice daily as part of his rehabilitation. Remarkably, Kopral has adapted well to this routine. During treatment sessions, he remains calm and cooperative, readily extending his leg for the procedure.
With his increasing activity levels and steady progress in recovery, Kopral is on the right track. If his rehabilitation continues to go well, there is hope that he may eventually return to an island habitat, where he can enjoy a more natural and enriched life once again.
Want to know more about Kopral and his updated stories? You can also support and follow his rehabilitation stage by adopting him!
Text by: Communications Team at Samboja Lestari, East Kalimantan
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