That day, heavy rain poured over Sintang throughout the morning, making the atmosphere feel cold and damp. Rosi seemed lounging in her hammock with Annette. The two of them were cuddled together, as if seeking warmth in the chilly weather. Due to the unfavorable weather, they didn’t engage in much activity that morning, choosing instead to rest together in the hammock, enjoying the quiet morning wrapped in the continuous sound of the rain.
When they saw the animal keeper starting the morning by providing food, Rosi and Annette finally moved towards the front of the cage. As usual, Annette moved first, followed by Rosi, who trailed behind. They both then began to enjoy their morning meal, one item at a time. The morning menu consisted of cucumber, oranges, sweet potatoes, guava, and water spinach.
Rosi, as was her habit, always grabbed the fruits first—like oranges and guava—before leaving the vegetables, such as water spinach, to finish at the end. Notably, Rosi always followed what Annette ate. Although Rosi had her own habits, like preferring fruits first, she would observe and follow Annette’s food choices. If Annette started eating something different, Rosi would usually adjust herself and follow Annette’s lead, ensuring they remained in sync with their eating activities. This reflects the close bond between the two, with Rosi often observing and mimicking Annette’s behavior, including the order in which she picked her food.
While the animal keeper performed his routine task of cleaning the cage, Rosi and Annette were still busy finishing their meal. However, upon noticing the animal keeper approaching the cage for cleaning, both quickly ran to the back, leaving their food at the front. Rosi and Annette seemed to feel the need to distance themselves to avoid direct contact.
After ensuring that the animal keeper had moved on to another cage, Annette took the initiative to retrieve the food left at the front. Cautiously, she approached the front area, picked up two cucumbers, then returned to the back where Rosi was waiting. Annette shared her findings with Rosi, giving her one cucumber and keeping one for herself. At the back of the cage, they both continued to eat quietly, sharing the remaining food.
SINTANG ORANGUTAN CENTER – Project Report Q3
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