‘Mr. Mom’: Male Orangutan Steps Up To Care For 2-Year-Old Daughter After Death Of Matriarch
So an orangutan family of 4. Mom, dad, and 2 kids 10 and 2 years of age. Mom dies. Dad takes over as mom for the 2 year old. Something that doesn't happen in the wild (with Orangutan's).
A male orangutan has taken on an unusual role at the Denver Zoo, after the death of the family’s matriarch last month. Nias, a Sumatran orangutan, died unexpectedly on Dec. 17 at age 32. Nias had two daughters Hesty, who is 10, and Cerah, who is just two years old. On Tuesday, zoo officials said Cerah’s father, Berani, had “stepped up to the plate” and was taking care of the youngster.
“In the wild, orangutan males are not involved with their offspring. To see Berani step up as Mr. Mom, is an extremely rare situation—and Cerah couldn’t have asked for a better dad,” officials said.
“Berani is so attentive and protective of her, seeing to all her needs. He will carry her, comfort her, and even snuggles her when she sleeps,” they said.
Reply With Quote
Originally Posted by jigglepete
