REDI

Redi has now been moved out of the isolation cage and has begun joining a new group with Seko and Manfred. This regrouping process was carried out after careful consideration of Redi’s health condition, behavior, and social stability, which were all deemed suitable for reintroducing him to interactions with other individuals.

The transfer went smoothly without any major issues. Once placed with his new group, Redi showed a calm and cautious attitude in adapting to his surroundings. He spent most of his time observing the environment and the other two orangutans from a safe distance before gradually beginning to approach them.

Seko appeared quite responsive to Redi’s presence, while Manfred displayed dominant behavior, particularly during feeding sessions. Manfred often tried to take Redi’s food, causing Redi to remain alert and keep his distance. In one observation, when given a large amount of long beans, Redi took his food a handful at a time and immediately moved away to eat it in a safe spot, far from Manfred. Once his beans were finished, he returned to the animal keeper to collect any remaining food.

However, Manfred’s dominant behavior briefly triggered aggression. When Manfred tried to take Redi’s food, Manfred bit him, causing Redi to scream in pain. The animal keepers promptly monitored both individuals after the incident to ensure that Redi was not seriously injured and to minimize the risk of further conflict.

In the forest school, Redi tends to be more independent and prefers to do activities alone, while Seko and Manfred are often seen together. Redi appears focused on exploring and spending time in quieter areas. Toward evening, during nest observation time, after finishing his evening meal, Redi immediately searches for a suitable tree to rest in. After some exploration, he chose a meranti tree about 30 meters tall as his nesting site.

Redi was observed skillfully arranging branches and leaves to build a sturdy and comfortable nest. The nest, which reaches over 25 meters in height, demonstrates his natural ability to choose a safe and undisturbed location. Meanwhile, Manfred and Seko are seen sharing a nest slightly lower than Redi’s, near the feeding platform.

Overall, Redi has shown good adaptability to his new environment, though he still needs time to adjust to the group’s social dynamics, particularly in dealing with Manfred’s dominance. Continuous monitoring will be carried out to ensure that Redi remains healthy, safe, and shows positive social development.