After being separated from her mother, Banir has shown excellent signs of adaptation. She appears calm and does not display behaviors associated with searching for her mother — a positive indicator that the separation process went smoothly and did not cause excessive stress.

Banir’s forest school activities also continue as usual. While she previously preferred to explore on her own, she has recently begun to show changes in her social behavior. Banir now spends more time engaging with other individuals in her group, indicating that she is becoming more comfortable and involved in the social dynamics around her.

Observations reveal that Banir often takes the rear position during group exploration in the forest. She tends to lag slightly behind or arrive later than her companions, as if choosing a slower, more relaxed pace. During forest school sessions, Banir rarely spends time on the forest floor — she prefers staying in the upper parts of the trees, climbing, moving from branch to branch, and observing her surroundings from a safe height.

Interestingly, Banir demonstrates a strong natural instinct when it comes to humans. There has never been any direct interaction between Banir and the observers. Whenever she senses that an observer is too close, Banir immediately distances herself and moves to a higher, safer position. This cautious attitude is a positive sign, showing that she does not depend on humans and continues to maintain her wild nature — an essential quality for her eventual reintroduction to the wild.

However, Banir’s behavior is not always calm. Inside her cage, she shows a different side of her personality. On several occasions, she has been seen attempting to take food from Julia and Otan, two other orangutans in her vicinity. Although this behavior appears competitive, it reflects the natural social dynamics among young individuals still learning about boundaries, hierarchy, and interaction within their group.

Overall, Banir’s progress is moving in a positive direction. Her ability to adapt, maintain distance from humans, and start forming social bonds with other individuals are all encouraging signs that Banir is on the right path toward becoming an independent orangutan ready for life in the wild.