The Only Known Albino Orangutan Is Thriving After Two Years Of Being Released To The Wild

Rehabilitated apes are still tracked by the BOSF and the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park Office. The conservationists are cheerful to see Alba doing great during the first year and spending most of her time foraging, wandering, and relaxing. It was reported that “Alba is capable of extensive exploration, skillful foraging, and deft nest building. She also socializes with other released orangutans within the national park.” It was even more exciting when seeing Alba come across her old friend, Unyu, in the center.


Alba was monitored for another three months so that experts could be certain about her situation. Agung Nugroho, head of the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park Authority, said that her progress was “truly positive.” “We all hope that Alba continues to survive in this forest, and live wild,” he added.

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