Orangutan Island tonight at 8:30 on Animal Planet

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Don't miss the latest episode of Orangutan Island, tonight at 8:30 on

Animal Planet.

For those not in USA you can still view a number of videos from the

series online here:

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/orangutan-island/video/video.html

 

Episode 7: ORANGUTAN 911

The rains have returned and mosquitoes are everywhere. Best friends

Donald and Chen Chen are as close as ever, but when Donald refuses to

play and is obviously lethargic, Chen Chen leaves him alone. As

Donald's condition worsens, the Teknisi realize he is ill and rush him

off the island back to the clinic where he is treated for malaria.

However, when the initial test results come back, the staff discovers

that a mysterious illness has taken hold of Donald.

The clinic is now in a race to find out whether this sickness is

contagious. Does Donald have any chance of recovering? Unaware of his

best buddy's illness, Chen Chen sets off to find a new playmate. Using

a mixed bag of tricks, he tries and eventually succeeds in piquing the

interest of the intelligent female Yeyen.

Meanwhile, as the clinic works hard to determine what Donald is

suffering from, the Teknisi monitor the island, on guard for any signs

of this mysterious disease spreading. Will anyone else become ill? If

so, will this be the end of Orangutan Island?

 

Meet the Orangutans

Donald

Donald was brought into the Nyaru Menteng Rescue and Rehabilitation

Center with Daisy. They spent a lot of time together during forest

school until Donald ditched Daisy for a slightly more unpredictable

buddy: the one eyed Chen Chen. Ever since, Donald has been happy to

play in Chen Chen's shadow; there are benefits in hanging around with

a big, moody bully.

Life on the Island

Donald's allegiance to the dominant Chen Chen allows him to go about

his days on the island with a certain amount of ease. He usually

receives the playful, tender side of Chen Chen's mood swings and in

return is always there to offer comfort to his one-eyed friend when it

gets tough at the top.

Stats and Quirks

Character: Loyal

Alias: The Apprentice

Sex: Male

Age: 6

ID Tips: Sparse hair on head and body; broad face with close-set, very

almond-shaped eyes and pink muzzle

Quirk/Dysfunction: Other than having a slightly heavy dependency on

Chen Chen, Donald is pretty straight up and down.

 

Interview with Lone about Donald:

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/orangutan-island/meet/donald.html

 

Chen Chen

At Nyaru Menteng Rescue and Rehabilitation Center Chen Chen was like

any other baby orangutan; playful, curious and always up for a

wrestle. Tragically, during a playful scrap, Chen Chen pierced his

left eye with a stick. His eye was so severely damaged veterinarians

had no choice but to remove it completely. From then on Chen Chen

became known as " The Pirate, " both because of his looks and a new,

very changeable, personality. Through the ordeal Chen Chen became good

friends with a younger smaller male called Donald... Donald seemed to

be the only one willing to put up with his mood swings.

Life on the Island

Chen Chen has found himself in a new role on the island. He is one of

the oldest, largest males making him top dog in the line up for

dominance over the young community and he has no trouble throwing his

weight around - especially when food and females are concerned. But

Chen Chen's status is fragile; when he is challenged in a dramatic

face-off with the aggressive intruder Hamlet, he comes off second

best. But long-time friend Donald is still his loyal supporter and

benefits from the tender and playful side of the island bully.

 

He is very curious and enjoys exploring the island having encounters

with interesting creatures including a cicada and a python.

 

Stats and Quirks

Character: Dominant, moody and curious

Alias: The Pirate

Sex: Male

Age: 8

ID Tips: The only one with one eye; also has hairless patches on back

Quirk/Dysfunction: Mood swings

Interview with Lone about Chen Chen:

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/orangutan-island/meet/chen-chen.html

 

Sneak peek videos

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/orangutan-island/video/video.html

 

Please help support the orangutans of Orangutan Island and hundreds

more looked after by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation. Visit

www.savetheorangutan.co.uk or our partner in the States, Orangutan

Outreach, at www.redapes.org

It is not too late to adopt an orangutan or purchase a virtual gift in

time for Christmas!