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00:00 It's going to be a busy day at the Orangutan Jungle School.
00:06 Valentino and two buddies are moving up to a new group.
00:11 And he's got a bit of work to do on his table manners.
00:17 After a week apart, baby Clarita has a chance to reunite with her mother.
00:24 But will Clara accept her infant back?
00:29 Some lucky orangutans on the pre-release islands are selected to return to the wild.
00:37 But during their capture, all hell breaks loose when an aggressive male turns on the
00:47 staff.
00:47 [MUSIC PLAYING]
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00:58 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:27 In a remote corner of Indonesia on the island of Borneo,
01:32 where a river snakes through dense rainforest,
01:37 dawn reveals the Orangutan Jungle School compound.
01:40 All seems silent at this early hour.
01:47 But appearances can be deceiving.
01:54 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:58 The jungle surrounding Nyaru Menteng is thick with thieves.
02:03 Every morning, troops of long-tailed macaques
02:12 commence their raids.
02:13 Adults and juveniles patrol the perimeter.
02:22 [MUSIC PLAYING]
02:26 And when the coast is clear, the robbers pounce.
02:32 These monkeys know that orangutans drop food from their sleeping cages
02:41 during the night.
02:42 So underneath, the pickings are plentiful.
02:51 [MUSIC PLAYING]
02:54 Other scoundrels approach from above and steal the orangutans' food
03:07 from right under their noses.
03:08 Soon, things ramp up for the school day.
03:20 Sleeping cages are opened, and the pupils
03:26 spill out, eager to start their day.
03:28 The group one kids head towards their outdoor classroom.
03:34 But this morning, three of their classmates have been held back.
03:47 This is a big day for Valentino, Madara, and Yutris.
03:52 These three little males are graduating.
04:03 They're moving up to group two.
04:04 But for now, all the boys know is that they're being left behind.
04:12 [MUSIC PLAYING]
04:15 And they're not happy.
04:19 [MUSIC PLAYING]
04:22 Class clown Valentino, with his distinctive white belly stripe,
04:30 seems annoyed to be left out.
04:32 But when their babysitter finally arrives,
04:39 the bravado vanishes.
04:40 [MUSIC PLAYING]
04:43 All three know something's up.
04:51 They support each other during this scary break from routine,
04:55 as their caretaker leads them to a new forest school group.
04:58 Madara and Yutris provide maximum comfort for each other,
05:08 while clingy Valentino insists on being carried.
05:11 These three little males have been classmates
05:19 since Valentino was found alone in a forest
05:22 as a baby over two years ago.
05:24 And Yutris and Madara were rescued around the same time
05:30 from being kept as illegal pets.
05:36 Now, the triple trouble take the next stage
05:39 of their journey together.
05:40 [MUSIC PLAYING]
05:43 But there's a long road ahead, and success
05:49 is by no means guaranteed.
05:51 [MUSIC PLAYING]
05:55 Back at base in a small isolation
06:00 cage outside the clinic, life is also about to change for Clara.
06:07 This new mother was brought back from one of the pre-release
06:13 islands yesterday.
06:17 After giving birth just two weeks ago,
06:19 her infant, Clarita, was kidnapped
06:22 by a curious male orangutan.
06:28 Quick action by the local staff saved the infant from harm,
06:33 and she was brought back to the nursery.
06:35 Now, Clara has a chance to reunite with her baby.
06:46 But after several days apart, there's a real danger
06:49 that Clara could reject her, which means Clarita
06:55 would grow up as an orphan.
06:57 [MUSIC PLAYING]
07:00 Both mother and infant are suffering
07:06 from a painful rash caused by sap from one
07:09 of the rainforest trees.
07:10 Clara recognizes her baby instantly.
07:25 But the staff won't take any chances.
07:27 They must be sure before they allow the precious infant back
07:35 into her mother's arms.
07:36 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
07:47 [MUSIC PLAYING]
07:50 Clara's gentle response prompts the decision
08:00 to risk the moment of truth.
08:01 [MUSIC PLAYING]
08:05 It can't be too soon for the impatient mother.
08:30 This is a heart-stopping moment for everyone.
08:32 All Clara wants to do is hold her baby close.
08:53 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
08:56 [MUSIC PLAYING]
09:00 Infant orangutans spend 24 hours a day
09:10 holding tight to mom for at least the first four months.
09:13 So this separation must have been deeply distressing
09:20 for both Clara and her baby.
09:22 But there's one more hurdle.
09:29 Can Clara still produce milk?
09:36 And will tiny Clarita still be able to suckle?
09:43 [MUSIC PLAYING]
09:47 It takes an anxious few minutes.
09:54 But then Clarita's cries stop for the best of reasons
10:08 as she takes her fill of the ultimate comfort food.
10:11 [MUSIC PLAYING]
10:14 These two can now heal from their ordeal together.
10:21 There's one orangutan left behind from jungle school
10:29 today, and he's not happy.
10:34 Four-year-old Lanting cut his hand
10:36 on a sharp branch in his group three class yesterday.
10:40 And this morning, he has an appointment
10:42 at the medical center.
10:43 Like any kid on a visit to the doctor,
10:55 Lanting seems to know what's in store for him--
10:59 shots.
11:00 Like human children, orangutans can be accident prone.
11:07 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
11:10 Lanting gets a light anesthetic so he's
11:13 calm during the procedure.
11:14 An injury like this in the wild would probably heal on its own.
11:23 But here, even a small cut is treated with an antibiotic
11:26 to prevent infection.
11:28 All these orphans are considered too precious to risk
11:34 any threat to their future.
11:35 Lanting receives a few stitches, and he'll
11:42 be watched closely over the next few days
11:45 to ensure he's out of the woods.
11:46 Half a mile up the road from the main compound,
11:56 the nursery school infants are ready for their day.
12:01 In the wild, each infant orangutan
12:03 would have its mother's full attention.
12:07 So 16 demanding orphans make for mornings of controlled chaos.
12:11 Hundreds of orphaned orangutans have
12:17 passed through this old house in the 18 years
12:20 since the project began.
12:21 That's a lot of wear and tear.
12:29 [CHATTER]
12:32 As the nursery group heads out for the day,
12:40 little do they know they'll soon be leaving this crowded
12:43 old building for good.
12:44 They're moving to a new home.
12:54 In a lush forest clearing two miles west of the main
12:57 compound, a purpose-built baby house
13:00 is almost finished, including a boardwalk
13:05 to their outdoor classroom.
13:06 It won't be long before all 16 preschoolers are exploring
13:14 this jungle paradise.
13:16 Back at forest group two, it's morning milk time.
13:26 With three new mouths to feed, Madara, Utris, and Valentino
13:32 have arrived.
13:32 Madara receives his share enthusiastically,
13:51 while Utris keeps his distance.
13:53 At two years old, these youngsters
13:55 would all still be suckling from their moms in the wild.
13:58 But this soy milk formula is the next best substitute.
14:07 Madara appears fascinated with his new friend Lala's
14:15 technique.
14:17 [CHATTER]
14:20 Valentino initially hangs back, then decides
14:26 to make a grand entrance.
14:27 Although his mother, Utris, is not very fond of him,
14:43 he's still very friendly to her.
14:46 [MUSIC PLAYING]
14:49 Although his manners might not make him any friends.
14:52 Utris has kept apart from his new classmates so far.
15:02 [MUSIC PLAYING]
15:06 A coconut might help him feel at home.
15:11 But as a group two student, he has to figure out
15:13 how to open it on his own.
15:15 Is anyone available to help?
15:20 Meryl is always ready to lend a hand.
15:29 But she seems to think the new kid in class should share.
15:36 [MUSIC PLAYING]
15:39 Utris gives up.
15:45 And Meryl sets about opening her prize.
15:47 She looks for a stick to help.
15:53 And discovers tools can be dangerous.
16:01 [MUSIC PLAYING]
16:05 [SQUEAK]
16:06 While Utris protects another coconut from a monkey thief,
16:18 down below, Valentino has figured out
16:20 how to access his coconut.
16:22 This is real progress for him.
16:30 As back when he was in group one,
16:32 he asked his babysitter for help.
16:34 [MUSIC PLAYING]
16:38 Now, Moumout tries out his special stare in the vain hope
16:47 that Valentino will share.
16:48 Not a chance.
16:59 With all the young students out in their jungle classrooms,
17:03 inside the clinic, an important meeting is underway.
17:08 The vet team is assessing the orangutans living
17:11 on the pre-release islands, deciding
17:13 which ones are ready for release into the wild.
17:16 This is the ultimate goal for every student.
17:22 And this report is critical for all 126 eligible candidates.
17:28 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
17:30 Not even sharp teeth will distract vet
17:36 Argus from the task at hand.
17:38 Ow.
17:39 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
17:42 Munion the civet has made himself
17:44 at home in the clinic since being rescued
17:47 from an illegal wildlife market.
17:51 He was malnourished, but the vet's toe
17:53 isn't quite what he needs.
17:55 [MUSIC PLAYING]
17:59 The team makes its final selection.
18:02 18 orangutans have been chosen.
18:06 And now, the real challenge begins.
18:08 Just over a mile east of Nyaru Menteng,
18:17 the Rungan River flows through jungle,
18:19 creating what are known as the pre-release islands.
18:25 This is the last stage of jungle school,
18:28 home to the 18 candidates who've been chosen to graduate
18:31 and move to a protected wilderness.
18:33 [MUSIC PLAYING]
18:37 But capturing them to move them off the island
18:46 is a complex operation.
18:47 [MUSIC PLAYING]
18:49 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
18:52 The vets rendezvous with the technisi
18:54 who are responsible for the island orangutans.
18:57 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
19:01 And a final briefing ensures everyone is
19:04 clear on who the candidates are.
19:06 [MUSIC PLAYING]
19:10 But this isn't going to be easy.
19:12 [MUSIC PLAYING]
19:14 Those chosen have all shown they've
19:16 got what it takes to live independently
19:19 in the semi-wild environment of the pre-release islands.
19:24 But the wilder they are, the more challenging
19:26 they will be to capture.
19:27 Tranquilizing darts are prepared.
19:32 This is the safest way to capture near adult orangutans,
19:40 both for the apes and the team.
19:42 [MUSIC PLAYING]
19:46 But first, they have to find them.
19:53 [MUSIC PLAYING]
19:57 The team heads for Kaja Island.
20:02 [MUSIC PLAYING]
20:05 There are over 40 orangutans living here,
20:09 which is maximum capacity and much more
20:13 crowded than an orangutan would experience in the wild.
20:15 [MUSIC PLAYING]
20:20 [MUSIC PLAYING]
20:23 But today, the treetops and riverbank
20:29 seem strangely quiet.
20:30 [MUSIC PLAYING]
20:33 The call for fruit usually triggers a response.
20:39 Jungle school graduates never forget it.
20:47 [MUSIC PLAYING]
20:50 A male is first to appear.
20:56 And even at this distance, the Teknisi guys
20:59 know their charges so well, they instantly recognize Bobon.
21:03 [MUSIC PLAYING]
21:06 But unfortunately, he's not on the list,
21:10 nor are any of the others who respond.
21:12 [MUSIC PLAYING]
21:16 [MUSIC PLAYING]
21:19 [MUSIC PLAYING]
21:23 [MUSIC PLAYING]
21:26 [MUSIC PLAYING]
21:30 [MUSIC PLAYING]
21:33 But just as they start to move on,
21:38 someone else comes to investigate the commotion.
21:40 [MUSIC PLAYING]
21:44 [MUSIC PLAYING]
21:48 [MUSIC PLAYING]
21:49 It's 15-year-old Rebecca.
21:52 And she is a candidate.
21:54 [MUSIC PLAYING]
21:57 [MUSIC PLAYING]
22:01 [MUSIC PLAYING]
22:04 The specialist sniper takes aim.
22:06 [MUSIC PLAYING]
22:10 [MUSIC PLAYING]
22:12 But Rebecca is off.
22:14 [MUSIC PLAYING]
22:16 [MUSIC PLAYING]
22:20 Back at Nyaru Menteng, there are others who will
22:23 benefit from Rebecca's capture.
22:25 [MUSIC PLAYING]
22:27 After 12 years at Orangutan Jungle School,
22:30 15-year-old Tenker is now too big for class.
22:33 [MUSIC PLAYING]
22:36 [MUSIC PLAYING]
22:38 But he can't move to the pre-release islands
22:41 until space becomes available.
22:43 [MUSIC PLAYING]
22:46 [MUSIC PLAYING]
22:49 In the meantime, it's not safe for the younger orphans
22:52 or the staff to interact with adult orangutans,
22:56 even if they've been through school.
22:58 [MUSIC PLAYING]
23:01 [MUSIC PLAYING]
23:03 It's a constant burden for the staff
23:05 here, finding room for the older orangutans
23:08 who are ready to move on.
23:10 [MUSIC PLAYING]
23:14 Tenker's weight is frustrating.
23:18 But at least he has a chance of freedom in his future.
23:21 [MUSIC PLAYING]
23:24 Hercules was already 12 when he was brought to Nyaru Menteng.
23:28 [MUSIC PLAYING]
23:32 He had been rescued from a cage so small,
23:36 it left his hands and feet crippled.
23:38 [MUSIC PLAYING]
23:41 Unable to climb and blind in one eye,
23:50 Hercules has no hope of surviving in the wild.
23:54 He'll always be dependent on the care and loving attention
23:57 he gets in this extraordinary facility.
24:00 [MUSIC PLAYING]
24:03 [MUSIC PLAYING]
24:06 [MUSIC PLAYING]
24:09 [MUSIC PLAYING]
24:11 The staff here have become experts
24:14 at keeping these highly intelligent apes entertained
24:17 in their cages.
24:17 [MUSIC PLAYING]
24:22 Every day, the enrichment team invents new puzzles
24:26 to challenge and intrigue their charges,
24:30 based on the one thing guaranteed to keep
24:32 an orangutan's attention--
24:35 food.
24:36 [MUSIC PLAYING]
24:40 The specially prepared puzzles roll out
24:42 to all the waiting orangutans.
24:44 [MUSIC PLAYING]
24:51 Hanging wire baskets outside the cages encourages dexterity.
24:56 [MUSIC PLAYING]
25:01 And treats of honey have to be found
25:03 by exploring with fingers.
25:05 [MUSIC PLAYING]
25:19 Hercules gets his own basket to encourage him
25:22 to use his deformed fingers.
25:24 [MUSIC PLAYING]
25:30 Some orangutans waiting for island release
25:33 share a larger enclosure, and they
25:36 get a different challenge.
25:39 This may seem like teasing.
25:40 [MUSIC PLAYING]
25:43 And the loud kiss squeaks of frustration
25:45 show some of these students agree.
25:48 [MUSIC PLAYING]
25:52 But when it's their turn for release,
25:54 they'll have to feed themselves while hanging precariously
25:57 high in the forest, where food will often
26:02 be difficult to reach.
26:04 [MUSIC PLAYING]
26:11 Tenker has to get his treats out without dropping the barrel.
26:14 [MUSIC PLAYING]
26:19 He's dexterous.
26:20 [MUSIC PLAYING]
26:25 But even the smartest orangutans fail sometimes.
26:28 [MUSIC PLAYING]
26:32 Fortunately, this place is all about second chances.
26:35 [MUSIC PLAYING]
26:39 Teenage girl pals, Tulia and Zalipa,
26:42 keep each other company while they
26:44 wait for their transfer to a pre-release island.
26:48 They found their own way to amuse themselves.
26:51 [MUSIC PLAYING]
26:55 [MUSIC PLAYING]
27:03 Cage fishing.
27:04 [MUSIC PLAYING]
27:09 Zalipa's determined the macaques won't
27:11 get all the leftovers today.
27:13 [MUSIC PLAYING]
27:16 [MUSIC PLAYING]
27:20 [MUSIC PLAYING]
27:23 [MUSIC PLAYING]
27:29 Encouraged by her roommate's success,
27:32 12-year-old Tulia decides she can
27:34 improve on the simple stick.
27:36 [MUSIC PLAYING]
27:40 She carefully lowers a piece of string
27:42 that she's extracted from one of her nesting sacks.
27:45 [MUSIC PLAYING]
27:49 It's fairly effective.
27:51 [MUSIC PLAYING]
27:55 But not as accurate as she'd like.
27:57 [MUSIC PLAYING]
28:12 So she creates a loop in the string.
28:15 [MUSIC PLAYING]
28:18 [MUSIC PLAYING]
28:21 It's a remarkable display of tool use.
28:23 [MUSIC PLAYING]
28:33 Zalipa still prefers her stick.
28:35 [MUSIC PLAYING]
28:38 But Tulia demonstrates her catch wasn't a fluke by doing it
28:43 again.
28:44 [MUSIC PLAYING]
28:52 Over at the nursery school, the infants
28:54 are at the very start of their journey
28:56 that will one day lead to the pre-release islands.
28:59 [MUSIC PLAYING]
29:02 Bumi is in the little E's class, where he and his classmate
29:07 Rona develop the confidence to learn and explore.
29:11 [MUSIC PLAYING]
29:17 Mima prefers cuddles from her babysitter,
29:23 while Genyos and Uchup comfort each other.
29:27 Kalanis is fine on his own.
29:29 [MUSIC PLAYING]
29:36 Tiny Uchup is almost the same age as two-year-old Genyos.
29:39 [MUSIC PLAYING]
29:44 They started school only 10 days apart,
29:47 and they've been best buddies ever since.
29:49 [MUSIC PLAYING]
29:54 Jackie considerably keeps her distance
29:56 for her bathroom break.
29:57 [MUSIC PLAYING]
30:09 As with all primates, play and socialization
30:12 are an important part of the timetable for these toddler
30:15 apes.
30:16 [MUSIC PLAYING]
30:23 But they also need to start learning
30:25 about all the different food sources in the forest.
30:29 And Mima's babysitter, Kumi, spies a perfect opportunity.
30:33 [MUSIC PLAYING]
30:37 Termites and ants are an important protein source
30:40 for orangutans, especially when other foods are scarce.
30:44 [MUSIC PLAYING]
30:50 But Mima is clearly not convinced.
30:52 [MUSIC PLAYING]
30:57 In the wild, she would witness her mother eat them, and then
31:01 copy.
31:02 [MUSIC PLAYING]
31:05 But that's a step too far for babysitter Kumi,
31:09 dedicated as she is.
31:10 [MUSIC PLAYING]
31:15 She has another plan for her little student.
31:17 [MUSIC PLAYING]
31:21 Ant eggs are an orangutan delicacy.
31:23 [MUSIC PLAYING]
31:29 Mima is keen to learn and pays close attention
31:33 to the secrets inside a rotten log.
31:36 [MUSIC PLAYING]
31:39 This is much less scary.
31:41 [MUSIC PLAYING]
31:51 And then she knows just what to do.
31:54 [MUSIC PLAYING]
31:57 She eats the eggs.
31:58 [MUSIC PLAYING]
32:15 But she's not yet a fan of the ants.
32:17 [MUSIC PLAYING]
32:24 Back on Kaja Island, the capture team
32:28 is still in pursuit of Rebecca, one of the candidates
32:31 for wild release.
32:32 [MUSIC PLAYING]
32:41 She's high in the trees, but curious.
32:45 [MUSIC PLAYING]
32:58 At last, the marksman has a clear shot.
33:00 [MUSIC PLAYING]
33:08 Before the sedative kicks in, the team
33:11 hopes a juicy watermelon will encourage Rebecca down
33:15 to ground level.
33:15 [MUSIC PLAYING]
33:20 They don't want her to fall.
33:22 [MUSIC PLAYING]
33:24 She's tempted.
33:25 [MUSIC PLAYING]
33:32 But she seems to know something's up.
33:35 And so she climbs higher.
33:36 [MUSIC PLAYING]
33:46 The treetops are usually the safest place
33:48 for wild orangutans, but not for an orangutan
33:53 who's been sedated.
33:54 [MUSIC PLAYING]
33:56 It will be an anxious wait while the drug takes full effect.
34:00 [MUSIC PLAYING]
34:05 At Littley's class at nursery school,
34:08 it's time for Kumi and Mima to show the others the results
34:11 of today's jungle lesson.
34:13 [MUSIC PLAYING]
34:15 Just like human infants, these youngsters
34:18 learn by observing and copying.
34:20 [MUSIC PLAYING]
34:25 While the youngest classmates, Bumi and Jackie,
34:28 watch from the safety of the hammock,
34:33 Mima demonstrates to her classmates her brand new skill.
34:36 [MUSIC PLAYING]
34:50 Jenyos is fascinated, while Uchup is happy to just watch.
34:57 [MUSIC PLAYING]
35:01 These nursery school Littleys are learning
35:03 an essential lesson today.
35:05 [MUSIC PLAYING]
35:15 But there's always one kid with a limited attention span.
35:18 [MUSIC PLAYING]
35:22 On Kaja Island, tension mounts as Rebecca loses consciousness.
35:29 The team quickly maneuvers into position
35:31 with a net to break her fall.
35:33 [MUSIC PLAYING]
35:39 Rebecca hangs on precariously, and one of her friends
35:43 comes to investigate.
35:45 [MUSIC PLAYING]
35:51 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
35:52 [MUSIC PLAYING]
35:54 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
35:56 [MUSIC PLAYING]
35:59 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
36:00 [MUSIC PLAYING]
36:05 They quickly check her for injury.
36:07 [MUSIC PLAYING]
36:13 But the net appears to have broken her fall perfectly.
36:17 [MUSIC PLAYING]
36:19 And drowsy Rebecca is quickly stowed aboard for her trip
36:23 back to Nyaru Menteng.
36:24 [MUSIC PLAYING]
36:28 She has two months of quarantine and health checks
36:31 ahead.
36:32 But if all goes well, she will then
36:35 complete her journey to a new life in the wild.
36:38 [MUSIC PLAYING]
36:44 Rebecca is just the first of 18 orangutans chosen for release.
36:48 [MUSIC PLAYING]
36:52 And the team only has two days to capture them.
36:55 [MUSIC PLAYING]
36:58 Next, they relocate two miles upriver to Bangamat Island.
37:03 [MUSIC PLAYING]
37:11 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
37:13 This time, they have an audience as they
37:15 approach the riverbank.
37:16 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
37:20 [NON-ENGLISH SINGING]
37:24 [MUSIC PLAYING]
37:27 The teknisi team recognizes Rutan, a 15-year-old female.
37:31 [MUSIC PLAYING]
37:36 She's had 11 years at jungle school
37:39 and around three more on Bangamat Island.
37:43 Now she's ready to fend for herself.
37:45 [MUSIC PLAYING]
37:49 Rutan keeps her distance.
37:51 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
37:54 But all the expert sniper needs is a clear shot.
37:58 [MUSIC PLAYING]
38:05 [BEEPING]
38:07 [MUSIC PLAYING]
38:18 Rutan pulls the dart out, but it's too late.
38:22 The tranquilizer is already working,
38:25 and she'll soon start to feel drowsy.
38:27 [MUSIC PLAYING]
38:32 The team must keep her in sight while they prepare
38:35 for her inevitable fall.
38:36 [MUSIC PLAYING]
38:40 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
38:44 But as the drug takes full effect,
38:49 things go horribly wrong.
38:52 Rutan's arm is caught on a branch,
38:55 leaving her suspended 130 feet above the ground.
39:01 They have to get her down immediately,
39:04 and there's only one way to do that.
39:06 [MUSIC PLAYING]
39:11 Fortunately, these guys are experts.
39:14 [MUSIC PLAYING]
39:23 Female orangutans reach only half the weight of adult males,
39:30 but there's still about 80 pounds of orangutan
39:32 to get safely to the ground.
39:33 [MUSIC PLAYING]
39:39 A carefully tied harness bears her weight.
39:42 [MUSIC PLAYING]
40:04 Now, they need to get her out of the forest
40:07 before she starts to wake up.
40:09 [MUSIC PLAYING]
40:16 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
40:20 [MUSIC PLAYING]
40:23 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
40:26 [MUSIC PLAYING]
40:29 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
40:33 [MUSIC PLAYING]
40:36 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
40:39 [MUSIC PLAYING]
40:43 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
40:46 [MUSIC PLAYING]
40:51 Two orangutans captured, 16 to go.
40:55 [MUSIC PLAYING]
41:01 Soon, the first boat is on its way back to Nyaru Menteng,
41:06 with its precious cargo.
41:07 [MUSIC PLAYING]
41:18 With the school day done, the forest school groups
41:23 gather for their final snack on the lawn.
41:26 [MUSIC PLAYING]
41:27 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
41:29 [MUSIC PLAYING]
41:33 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
41:39 The macaque monkeys are back.
41:43 They know this is peak hour for scavenging.
41:45 [MUSIC PLAYING]
41:52 One little macaque attracts three-year-old Meryl's
41:55 interest.
41:58 She tries making friends with him.
41:59 [MUSIC PLAYING]
42:12 She's one of the most sociable orangutans in her class.
42:15 [MUSIC PLAYING]
42:28 It's the abundance of food here that
42:30 makes these sorts of interspecies encounters
42:33 possible.
42:33 [MUSIC PLAYING]
42:38 In the wild, it's all about competition for resources.
42:42 [MUSIC PLAYING]
42:46 More leisure time can lead to unusual friendships.
42:50 [MUSIC PLAYING]
42:53 Suddenly, Madara is getting all the attention
42:56 from Meryl's new friend.
42:58 [MUSIC PLAYING]
43:09 But she has a trick to win him back.
43:11 [MUSIC PLAYING]
43:24 The macaque seems bemused.
43:26 [MUSIC PLAYING]
43:30 But a friendship is born.
43:31 [MUSIC PLAYING]
43:37 All the classes hang out together
43:40 during afternoon playtime.
43:41 [MUSIC PLAYING]
43:46 Six-year-old Balian draws a crowd
43:48 of youngsters impressed by his coconut opening technique.
43:52 [MUSIC PLAYING]
43:54 Once again, three-year-old Meryl thinks he should share.
43:58 [MUSIC PLAYING]
44:03 Valentino finishes up his day in the sandbox
44:07 and immediately snatches Malika's bamboo tube.
44:10 [MUSIC PLAYING]
44:13 He plays with it in exactly the same way a human kid would.
44:17 [MUSIC PLAYING]
44:24 Lazy Benny's too busy snacking to join in.
44:27 [MUSIC PLAYING]
44:30 Poor Malika makes the most of her sand.
44:33 [MUSIC PLAYING]
44:36 But maybe Valentino has a big heart after all.
44:40 [MUSIC PLAYING]
44:44 Now there are two sand toys.
44:46 [MUSIC PLAYING]
44:49 It's been a momentous day for Clara and baby Clarita.
45:06 [MUSIC PLAYING]
45:10 The mom has been holding her infant close all afternoon
45:14 as they renew their bond.
45:15 [MUSIC PLAYING]
45:19 Clarita is exceptionally lucky.
45:24 [MUSIC PLAYING]
45:27 The fact that she has her mother gives her a huge advantage
45:30 over the orphans here at jungle school.
45:33 [MUSIC PLAYING]
45:37 Clara plays with her baby just like a human mother would,
45:44 leaving little doubt that this bond is as strong as ever,
45:48 despite their dramatic ordeal.
45:50 [MUSIC PLAYING]
45:59 At Bangamat Island in the Rangan River,
46:01 the capture team still has work to do before they lose light.
46:07 They've just darted 15-year-old Stuart.
46:10 [MUSIC PLAYING]
46:14 Stuart's been at jungle school since he
46:16 was orphaned as a one-year-old.
46:20 Now he too has a chance at living free in the wild.
46:24 [MUSIC PLAYING]
46:29 It's almost time to head back to base.
46:33 But then the eagle-eyed vet spies Rowo, a 15-year-old female
46:41 also on the candidate list.
46:43 [MUSIC PLAYING]
46:46 But she doesn't stick around.
46:48 [MUSIC PLAYING]
46:51 So the sniper decides to follow her into the forest.
46:55 And the vet scans the trees.
46:57 [MUSIC PLAYING]
47:03 Suddenly, all hell breaks loose.
47:05 [MUSIC PLAYING]
47:08 [INAUDIBLE]
47:16 It's Casper, a huge 16-year-old male known for his aggression.
47:22 [MUSIC PLAYING]
47:34 The river is the only place Casper can't follow the men,
47:39 as orangutans generally don't swim.
47:41 [MUSIC PLAYING]
47:44 But this 200-pound ape, with the strength of seven men,
47:51 now holds the riverbank.
47:53 [MUSIC PLAYING]
47:56 [MUSIC PLAYING]
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48:04 [MUSIC PLAYING]
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48:11 [MUSIC PLAYING]
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