Surgery report on “Selina”, a rescued sun bear cub
Report by: Romain Pizzi, BVSc MSc DZooMed MACVS (Surg) FRES FRGS MRCVS Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, recognized Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine and Kirsty Officer, BSc BVMS BA… Continue reading Surgery report on “Selina”, a rescued sun bear cub
The Story of Sun Bears Bernie and Wawang
A year and a half ago, on August 1, 2012, thanks to the encouragement and support of Dr Biruté Mary Galdikas and Orangutan Foundation International (OFI), I was given the… Continue reading The Story of Sun Bears Bernie and Wawang
Some Success with Sun Bears
It was a busy summer for the three Malayan Sun Bears (Helarctos malayanus) at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine(OCCQ). In a quiet corner of the grounds, there was “action”… Continue reading Some Success with Sun Bears
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
New Arrivals: Small Ape and Bear
Although the main purpose of OFI’s Orangutan Care Center & Quarantine (OCCQ) in Pasir Panjang is to rehabilitate and care for orphan orangutans, there are a surprising number of animals… Continue reading New Arrivals: Small Ape and Bear
