REDI

The end of March brought a slightly different moment for Redi. Usually known as a “tough” individual who keeps his distance from humans, he showed another side of himself when experiencing mild eye irritation. In the midst of his discomfort, Redi became more dependent—appearing to seek attention from the staff and even losing his appetite.

Despite this, his learning ability was clearly impressive. When the medical staff demonstrated how to rinse his eye using tap water in his enclosure, Redi quickly understood and imitated the action. The treatment was then continued with rinsing using Ringer Lactate solution. Within about 30 minutes, a significant improvement was visible—Redi began keeping his eye open longer, his body appeared more relaxed, and he returned to a comfortable spot to eat without covering his face with his hand.

Interestingly, Redi’s habit of playing with water during hot weather seemed to be an important advantage in this process. On warm afternoons, he is often seen enjoying the tap water in his enclosure—rubbing it over his face, hands, feet, and body, almost like bathing. This simple habit likely helped him adapt more easily to the treatment and understand what was being done.

After a research project conducted by a student from Tanjungpura University concludes on April 4, Redi’s group, which currently consists of five individuals, will undergo regrouping. They will be divided into two smaller groups—similar to before—each consisting of three individuals, including Manfred, also known as Awin.

During two forest school sessions in March, Redi showed a moment that stood out from his usual behavior. He was observed playing with other individuals in his group on the forest floor for an extended period—an interaction that is relatively rare for him.

So far, Redi has been known as a more independent individual. He typically prefers to explore alone, spending most of his time in the mid to upper canopy, away from the busier activity below. However, in that particular moment, Redi appeared fully engaged in togetherness—interacting, moving, and sharing space with others on the forest floor. This behavior is a noteworthy observation, indicating emerging social dynamics and opening the possibility of changes in Redi’s interaction patterns within his group.

Redi

Redi

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