Sudin and Citrawan have both been through some tough times lately, suffering from serious illnesses. But thanks to your amazing support, they have received the medical care and love they needed to heal.
Brave Sudin high up the tree tops
Sudin’s Brave Fight
Poor little Sudin hadn’t been feeling well for some time. He had fevers, was vomiting, and then one day at Jungle School, he collapsed. Our team rushed him into emergency care.
At first we thought he had the flu. But tests showed something much more serious – a dangerous worm infection that was hurting his lungs, heart and digestion. But because of you, Sudin got the lifesaving care he needed. Without you, he might not have made it.
Now, he’s growing stronger each day!
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Sudin receiving emergency treatment from our awesome team of vets
Sudin’s test results are back to normal, he's on a soft fruit diet (he loves grapes and longan), and his energy is slowly returning. He’s taking things slow, resting in his nest during the mornings and becoming more active and playful in the afternoons.
Once his appetite fully returns, he will be ready to return to Jungle School, where he can reunite with his best friend Siti. What a joyful moment that will be!
We are so grateful to you, for helping give Sudin a fighting chance. We cannot thank you enough for being there for him!
Citrawan’s Road to Recovery
Beautiful Citrawan also faced a serious illness. Citrawan began coughing after weeks of heavy rain in the jungle. She was diagnosed with bronchopneumonia – a lung infection that can be very dangerous.
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Citrawan and baby Canur
With your help, she received immediate treatment, including antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and vitamins for a full month. Our dedicated team watched her closely each day to make sure she was healing well.
And thanks to you – she did!
Citrawan is now doing so much better. Her cough is gone, and her appetite has returned. She especially loves cambium, starfruit and rambutan. She’s still taking it easy, spending quiet time with her sweet little baby, Canur. She’s resting, recovering and growing stronger every day.
Your support makes all of this possible
Because of YOU, Sudin and Citrawan received the expert veterinary care they needed to survive and recover. This care is life-saving, and it’s only possible thanks to kind-hearted supporters like you.
From all of us at The Orangutan Project, and from Sudin, Citrawan and little Canur – thank you! 🧡
Program: Sumatran Orangutan Release Programme
Location: Sumatran Orangutan Reintroduction Centre, Bukit Tigapuluh Ecosystem, Sumatra, Indonesia
Run by: This program is a collaboration with our FZS partners, and the Ministry of Forestry 🌳