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Odisha Zoo Cares for Five Rescued Baby Orangutans
Five baby orangutans were found in a forest in Odisha.
Orangutans do not naturally live in Odisha, so officials are investigating how they got there.
The animals were taken to Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar.
They are staying in a special room where the temperature is controlled.
Keepers and veterinarians watch them closely and give them food every two hours.
They eat bananas, apples, milk, and mashed food.
The zoo also gave them toys and slings to keep them active.
One orangutan had a fever, but officials said all five are stable.
They will stay in quarantine for about 30 days while experts study and care for them.
Five baby orangutans rescued in Balasore were taken to Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar.
The three males and two females are under quarantine with veterinary care and round-the-clock CCTV monitoring.
Zoo staff are feeding them every two hours with fruit, milk, and mashed foods.
Authorities suspect the orangutans may be from Borneo and are investigating possible wildlife smuggling.
The animals will remain quarantined for nearly 30 days while officials assess their health and species.
- Who
- Five baby orangutans, Nandankanan Zoological Park staff, veterinarians, and Odisha police investigators.
- What
- The orangutans were rescued, placed in quarantine, and given medical care while authorities investigate their origin and possible trafficking.
- Where
- The animals were found in a forest in Balasore district and taken to Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- When
- They were rescued on Tuesday; the report also references September 8, 2026.
- Why
- Officials are caring for the animals because they were rescued in an unusual location and may be connected to an organized smuggling network.
Key facts
- Animals rescued
- Five baby orangutans: three males and two females
- Rescue location
- A forest in Balasore district, Odisha
- Current location
- Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar
- Care arrangements
- Three animal keepers, a special veterinary team, and CCTV monitoring
- Feeding schedule
- Food is provided every two hours, including bananas, apples, milk, and mashed foods
- Quarantine period
- Nearly 30 days
- Investigation
- The Special Task Force of the Odisha police is examining possible organized trafficking
Quotes
Pradeep Mirase
Deputy director of Nandankanan Zoological Park
“Three animal keepers and a special veterinary team have been assigned to take care of them, and we are also monitoring them through CCTV. As one of them had a fever, authorities administered medication.”
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“We are analysing similar cases and contacting teams that looked into them. We are currently gathering data and carrying out local inquiries.”
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Senior zoo official
Zoo official discussing the orangutans’ diet
“They are being fed every two hours as per a diet chart. As two of them are very young, the animal keepers are feeding them mashed potatoes and mashed apples. The others are eating bananas and apples. We are also feeding them milk.”
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