Blood tests found severe anaemia in one and mild anaemia in two of five rescued baby orangutans at Nandankanan zoo; DNA tests will help establish their origin.
Nandankanan Zoo in Odisha is giving special attention to a rescued baby orangutan that has been repeatedly febrile since its capture, while the other four rescued cubs remain healthy. The state has formed a technical committee and sought Central Zoo Authority permission to retain the five apes amid ongoing health monitoring and diplomatic queries from Indonesia.
Five infant orangutans rescued from a forest in Balasore district were transferred to Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar for quarantine and care. The zoo has set up a temperature‑controlled facility, a strict feeding regime and enrichment activities while authorities investigate possible smuggling links.
