REDI

In the overnight cage with his group, Redi has not shown any significant behavioral changes. He still tends to avoid interaction with humans and keeps his distance when approached, indicating a lack of interest in human presence. In terms of social dominance within the enclosure, Redi appears to be fairly dominant, especially during feeding times. He has repeatedly taken food from Artemis without much resistance.

However, an interesting incident occurred when Redi tried to take food from Gieke. Unlike his interactions with Artemis, Redi seemed overwhelmed by Gieke’s resistance. Several times he attempted to approach and snatch the food, but Gieke quickly fought back, eventually forcing Redi to retreat. When only Gieke’s food remained, Redi tried again—this time with Artemis joining in to approach Gieke. Nevertheless, Gieke’s strength and assertiveness managed to drive them both away, and she successfully defended her food. This moment demonstrated that Redi’s dominance is not absolute, and Gieke is capable of asserting her social standing when necessary.

Meanwhile, in forest school, Redi is considered one of the most skilled orangutans. He has shown remarkable abilities in exploration, canopy movement, foraging for natural food, and nest building. Due to his exceptional proficiency, it is suspected that Redi may be a former wild orangutan before being rehabilitated at the Sintang Orangutan Center (SOC).

His strong capabilities have naturally made Redi a role model for both Artemis and Gieke during forest school activities. He is often followed by the two, whether while exploring, trying new food sources, or building nests. Redi’s presence has become an important factor in the social learning process for Artemis and Gieke, who are showing progress through observation and interaction with him during forest school sessions.