Since being moved to the Jerora Forest School, Mamat appears to have settled into a new daily routine that has quickly become one of his favorite parts of the day. His overnight cage sits directly beside the Forest School area, offering a completely different view from his previous home. Almost every day, Mamat can be seen sitting quietly at the side of his enclosure facing the forest, watching the trees and the activity around him. Whenever other orangutans are out attending Forest School sessions, his attention becomes even more focused. He often spends long periods observing their movements through the trees, seemingly captivated by everything unfolding before him.

This change in environment has also introduced Mamat to a richer sensory experience. Unlike his time at the Sintang Quarantine Center, where the sounds of vehicles and human activity were a constant backdrop, his days are now accompanied by the natural sounds of the forest—from birdsong to the gentle rustling of wind through the canopy. This more natural setting provides an environment that is closer to an orangutan’s native habitat while enriching Mamat’s daily life with a wider range of sensory stimulation.

Despite enjoying his new surroundings, one thing about Mamat has remained unchanged—his signature vocalizations just before feeding time. For the animal keepers, his calls have become a familiar “alarm clock,” signaling that mealtime is approaching. Almost every day, his loud calls can be heard before both the midday and afternoon feedings. As soon as he sees a keeper approaching with food, Mamat eagerly waits for his meal to be served, a simple yet familiar routine that has become part of his daily life.

The durian season, which began in June, has been one of the highlights of Mamat’s routine. For orangutans, durian is more than just a favorite fruit—it is also an important seasonal food source found in their natural habitat. When presented with the thorny fruit, Mamat has no difficulty accessing its soft flesh. Using the strength of his hands together with his teeth, he skillfully splits open the tough husk on his own before enjoying the rich, creamy fruit inside.

During this reporting period, Mamat also got his routine deworming treatment as part of the center’s preventive healthcare program. The procedure was completed without any issues, and he readily accepted and swallowed the medication, allowing the treatment to be carried out smoothly.

As an unreleaseable orangutan, Mamat will remain under the lifelong care of the Sintang Orangutan Center. Although he cannot be returned to the wild, each day offers new opportunities for him to experience a more natural environment, receive meaningful enrichment, and continue expressing the behaviors that are intrinsic to his species. With ongoing care and dedicated support, Mamat can continue to live a healthy, active, and enriching life in the rehabilitation environment he now calls home.