The Joy of Scent
Scent enrichment gives animals opportunities for play and exploration. An acute sense of smell is often associated in people’s minds with animals such as big cats but the sense of… Continue reading The Joy of Scent
Orangutan of the Month: Victor
When I first saw Victor ambling down the boardwalk at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ), the first thing I noticed was his smile. His mouth is almost always… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Victor
Orangutan of the Month: Steppenwolf
Selecting just one orangutan for orangutan of the month has proven to be a much more difficult task than I had originally anticipated. There are over 330 orangutans at the… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Steppenwolf
Orangutan of the Month: Eric
This is my last Orangutan of the Month article and the choice was clear: Eric. Eric first caught my eye when he was introduced to me by a fellow volunteer.… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Eric
Orangutan of the Month: Maxine
Maxine is one of the most clever orangutans I have met at the Orangutan Care Centre and Quarantine (OCCQ). One would guess that her favourite enrichment item would be a… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Maxine
