Beryl begins her life in the wild

Weighing just 3.5kg when she was found on a plantation, lost and alone and crying for her mother, Beryl was very frightened when she first arrived at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in 2012. After she was examined by the vet, she was wrapped in a soft warm towel and tucked up in a hammock and would receive a lot of TLC before being introduced to the other orphans.

During her seven years at Sepilok, Beryl has blossomed into a confident and capable young orangutan. Known as the nursery’s sweetheart, her caring and friendly character has delighted both staff and visitors. Her willingness to help some of the smaller, less confident orangutans has made a huge difference to youngsters such as Koko and Alagu, teaching them skills and giving them encouragement with their climbing as well as helping to show them what foods to eat.