Mamat

MAMAT Lately, Sintang has settled into a distinctive weather rhythm. The days are hot and intense, gradually shifting in the afternoon as clouds gather, the sky darkens, and rain falls toward the evening. This pattern, perhaps unnoticed, influences the lives...

MAMAT At the end of March in Sintang, West Kalimantan, the dry season began. The air feels drier, although light rain still occasionally falls, as if just passing through. During the day, the heat can be quite intense, making the...

Mamat’s overall condition is good. From a health perspective, there are no serious concerns. A few weeks ago, he was heard coughing, likely due to weather changes, but it resolved on its own. To date, there have been no signs...

As the afternoon feeding time approached at approximately 4:00 PM, Mamat began to show vocalization behavior that sounded like expressions of discomfort or food-demanding behavior. This behavior occurred despite the fact that Mamat had already received food prior to the...

Mamat’s Christmas treat began with serving fruit skewers. The selection of fruits included mangosteen, oranges, apples, and pears. As soon as the fruit skewer was offered, Mamat immediately chose the mangosteen as the first fruit to eat. This fruit is...

November in Sintang truly brings the “always keep your umbrella ready” vibe. Rain has become part of the daily routine, and even as this story is being written, the sky is still hanging heavy with gray clouds. In the middle...

Mamat, a 23-year-and-1-month-old male orangutan, has been moved to the Sintang Quarantine Center from Tembak Forest School since 2020. Throughout his rehabilitation, Mamat has consistently shown stable health, calm behavior, and a generally peaceful disposition. As an adult male, orangutans...

MAMAT Mamat has been moved again to the adjacent cage—cage number two, which was previously occupied by Mungky. Right next to Mamat’s new cage is Beno, who was also recently relocated. This adjustment was made because Bablu, the mother of...

MAMAT Just like any other day at the Sintang Quarantine Center, things have felt a little different lately. The weather in West Kalimantan has been pretty unpredictable scorching hot during the day, cloudy in the afternoon, and most nights end...

MAMAT That afternoon, Mamat received a special enrichment treat—a fresh coconut. As soon as the animal keeper placed it near his cage, Mamat approached with steady steps. He stared at the coconut for a moment, as if calculating the best...