We’re celebrating two special milestones – Bornean orangutan Bahmi turned two yesterday, and today Charlie is celebrating his 43rd birthday!
Our primate team created an enriching birthday meal for the group which included raw capsicum – one of Bahmi’s favourites! Bahmi has nearly completely transitioned to an all-solids diet now and enjoys stripping his own browse (leafy vegetation) for nutritious bark and leaves.
Primate keeper Jacqui says, “Personality-wise Bahmi is on the trajectory to becoming a mischievous and curious orangutan. He especially is fond of his ‘aunty’ Daya and loves to grab any moment he can to interact with her - which in turn gives mum Melur a nice break!” Our team have started positive reinforcement training with Bahmi so he can start to participate in his own health care. At this stage he is learning to show our primate keepers his hands and feet in exchange for a food reinforcer.