MAMAT

The morning started as usual at the Sintang Quarantine Center until Mamat decided to shake things up a bit. After the animal keeper had finished providing food and cleaning the cage, Mamat managed to escape through a small, weakened door on the side of his cage. With a strong push, he moved himself into the neighboring cage.

But Mamat’s adventure didn’t end there. The unlocked door of the adjacent cage gave him the opportunity to escape entirely. Not long after, an animal keeper who was washing fruit heard noises coming from the direction of the cages. When they turned around, they saw Mamat playing with the sink in front of the cage.

Quick action was taken to handle the situation. The animal keeper immediately called the medical team, who immediately gave Mamat a mild anesthetic to move him back to his cage. This time, Mamat was moved to the cage next to Beno, while his old cage was quickly repaired. To prevent a similar incident, all cage doors, even those in empty cages, are now securely locked with padlocks.

With Beno, the interaction between the two males appeared calm. Unlike when he was around Mungky, who often tried to provoke conflict, Beno was passive and showed no aggression. Mamat, who is known to be friendly and non-aggressive, seemed to enjoy the peaceful environment.

Mamat’s condition continues to be monitored, and he shows signs of excellent health. His appetite remains high, and he continues to be one of the friendliest residents at the rehabilitation center.

This incident serves as a reminder for our team to continually enhance facility security, while also highlighting the intelligence and curiosity of orangutans like Mamat.