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Funding vital health checks for orangutans

Bi-annual health check for the orangutans at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

20/03/2023

Health checks

  • Orangutan in a basket which sits on top of a scale so it can be weighed.
  • Orangutan in a basket which sits on top of a scale so it can be weighed.
  • Orangutan arm outstretched so that blood can be taken from it by the vet for testing.
  • Orangutan in a basket which sits on top of a scale so it can be weighed.
  • Vet nurse taking blood from orangutan for testing.

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