Unbelievable: Baby Orangutan Clings To Mom's Head, Refuses To Let Go!

[@denisemorris1177]

I so wish I could just hold him for a minute. I only want a minute. Love seeing him crawling around and sitting up. Keep strengthening those arms and legs sweet one. 🥰❤️❤️

[@troyannbladsacker1811]

Me too. I wish I could hold him and kiss that beautiful little smiling face. Such a sweet baby. He has stolen my heart.

[@denisemorris1177]

@ My heart melts every time I see him. He’s such an adorable little one. 🥰❤️❤️

[@secretariatgirl4249]

Sitting up on his own is so great to see! Thank you so much for helping us follow Jarang's journey!!💙💙

[@ApeTracker1]

Thanks so much for the great supportive comment. 🥰

[@Elsa-zr8qd]

Jarang and mommy have a great system that works for them. She knows where to put him for safety and baby J has gotten very comfortable with it. It seems she knows her baby’s limitations and adjusts accordingly. I think mom is very smart! And even though baby J is limited physically he is very determined. I believe that he will grow up and amaze us all!❤️❤️

[@elisabethfriedl777]

Mum is not smart. Mum is in fact unable to raise her offspring properly like orangutans normally do. In the jungle her son would be killed in few weeks, because she let him lay alone on the floor and she let him never drink enough. But we don't know why she doesn't have good motherly instincts

[@margaritagutierrez9815]

ASÍ SEA!! DIOS X DELANTE

[@JennyMiller-rt4ue]

Thank you Ape Tracker for all your great videos and helping us understand what has happened and what is going on with little Jarang. I wish the best for him (and that he gets the hang of eating solid food soon:)

[@4rsalways]

1:07 she is encouraging him to eat the food that's there and that's amazing.

[@oduyjoseph8670]

Thank you for a wonderful video

[@ApeTracker1]

Thanks so much for the great comment, glad you enjoyed. 🥰

[@carolpountney7627]

When Jinnga is focussed on searching for food she gently “ Unclips” Jarang from her leg by lifting his hand like a seatbelt buckle🤣 Jarang is very secure using Jingga’s leg as his primary attachment position. Just another reason why he is so unique, adapting to his own needs and those of his mum😮

[@ApeTracker1]

They are starting to work well together. 🥰

[@pamelakern2849]

Jarang is so cute ,riding on Jingga's head. I am so grateful to have these videos of Jarang . His progress is amazing 👏 🤩

[@ApeTracker1]

Thanks Pamela it was a really great visit. 🥰

[@vjc2270]

Awww - good job crawling to mummy, Jarang❣️It will take some time, but those little legs are getting stronger every day. ❤👏

[@ApeTracker1]

Yes, he is getting some great exercise in. 🥰

[@4rsalways]

Like I said on the first video you posted after his surgery, now she can't get away from him as easily lol

[@sandralgkk]

You are spot on correct. He won't always be a baby and becoming stronger every day. ❤

[@indoorenthusiast]

Even jarang knows that he doesn’t make a good hat and scurries the best that he can back to her leg.

[@lilianverge2754]

Il a quand même une mobilité difficile on m enlèvera pas l idée qu il a un problème cérébral un autre bébé du même âge que jarang se déplace mieux, mais notre petit bonhomme a de la volonté et c est bien il faut continuer courage bébé ❤❤❤

[@sandralgkk]

He sure has. We're always routing for you Jarang. ❤

[@Jogie100]

Stronger every day ☺️

[@ApeTracker1]

I believe so, he certainly looked more confident in himself. 🥰

[@jamuherbal]

Beautiful my friend good afternoon my friend ❤❤❤👍👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉😎😎😎😎😎

[@ApeTracker1]

Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed. 🥰

[@jamuherbal]

@ApeTracker1 ❤❤❤❤

[@janie4773]

Jarang knows he wants to be carried as Jingga's shoe or boot instead of her hat! Thank you Ape Tracker for another great video!!!

[@ApeTracker1]

Thanks for the great comment Janie, glad you enjoyed. 🥰

[@anajulitajoaochaves9433]

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[@ApeTracker1]

Thanks so much for watching, it is really appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the video. 🥰

[@cleiaalbertinamartinsdefre1864]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@ApeTracker1]

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[@mighj354]

He's improving everyday. It looked like at one point he was trying to grab a piece of lettuce but mom took off in a hurry with him. Summer also scooted off into another area in a hurry. Do you know why they were?❤❤❤

[@ApeTracker1]

I think it was most likely that Kawan the male had entered, they try and give him a wide birth. 🥰

[@mighj354]

@ApeTracker1 I was thinking that but wasn't sure. Thank you.

[@ApeTracker1]

Your welcome 🥰

[@JulietMLaFerriere]

Jarang is getting stronger every day! He’s going to be a handful! 😂 And once again, I cannot get over his adorable face! The way he looks at his mama melts my heart!❤

[@ApeTracker1]

He really is cute and is certainly getting stronger and more confident. 🥰

[@jasmijncyrine3862]

I love how he sits totally content glued to his mums leg😂😂😂❤

[@ApeTracker1]

He seems really comfortable with it now as he has gotten stronger 🥰

[@patriciamorgan8359]

For anyone who says Jarang can't hang on, Jingga would like to educate you. 😅

[@ApeTracker1]

His grip is getting better for sure. 🥰

[@patriciamorgan8359]

@ApeTracker1 it was pretty funny when Jingga moved Jarang's hand and he snapped it right back in place. "No mom, you can't get rid of me."

[@greyhoundlady7942]

Does this little man eat any solids yet?

[@troyannbladsacker1811]

The zoo put out a report last month regarding Jarang's successful surgery. They said that he was beginning to eat solid foods including yogurt and grapes.

[@A.L.Gardner]

I love how she holds him secure with her foot ❤

[@ApeTracker1]

Yes A.L and Jarang is now better at grabbing hold. I think she realised when he was born that he could't hold on like other babies. 🥰

[@shirleysmith3881]

What is the black stuff under the straw? Its great Jarang is doing so well x

[@transportwatch5154]

Great video ❤❤❤

[@ApeTracker1]

Thanks for watching. 🥰

[@ForestGirlTeresa]

Wonderful video, AT. For Jarang, mum’s leg is his security place where he feels safe. Much better than on her head! 🧡🦧🧡

[@ApeTracker1]

I think she must have realised when he was born that he couldn't hold on by himself and so she had to think of a way to safely carry him 🥰

[@JJawsyW]

What is up with Jarang's jerky movements? It's like he doesn't have full control.

[@ForestGirlTeresa]

He’s been like that since birth and has some neurological issues. Despite the physical impairment, I believe he’s a bright little boy orangutan.

[@JennyMiller-rt4ue]

I’m not sure. The zoo hasn’t said. He wasn’t like that when he was born.

[@ApeTracker1]

He has had a few developmental issues, the zoo is monitoring him closely. He has had a successful operation that will hopefully improve his mobility. 🥰

[@4rsalways]

The zoo keepers need to start handing him vegetables and fruit so he can recognize them on the floor.

[@sandralgkk]

There's nothing there to stimulate him. As you say, some food and brightly coloured toys that would attract his attention.

[@JennyMiller-rt4ue]

@@sandralgkk the adult orangutans don’t seem to get much stimulation either…not sure why..

[@slimeymonkey1]

How old is jarang?

[@sandralgkk]

I think he's probably one year and a half give or take?

[@mariadaconceicaodiasvieira4873]

Is very very weak for the age. I dont know what can happen with this wonderful baby.

[@sandralgkk]

Keep him in your prayers 🙏

[@ApeTracker1]

He has had issues but he is getting stronger. Thanks so much for watching. 🥰

[@sandralgkk]

If you dare to make a negative comment on the mother Jinga you'll get a stern verbal telling off. They tend to get upset if you don't love Jinga lol 🤪🤪🤪

[@wneville8122]

This mother seems to be rejecting her baby. The keepers said she is doing her own thing but she often leaves the baby. Also baby has to fight to nurse. Baby should be hand reared.

[@sandralgkk]

We've been saying that since he was born.

[@tidusjecht9143]

​@@sandralgkk Obviously they don't care. I have seen cases where the baby is left with the mother but the keepers keep a close watch and intervene when necessary. I'm not sure this zoo takes their responsibility seriously.

[@4rsalways]

So you think because she sits him down she's rejecting him??? 😂😂 You do realize he's a year old, correct? He is perfectly healthy. If you didn’t notice, she sat him beside food. This is how they encourage their little ones to eat and her behavior is completely normal. Just as humans have a million different ways of parenting, so do other primates.

[@barbarasuarez6942]

Oh god, not this again…

[@ApeTracker1]

It is good that she has never rejected him 👍

[@rg-pq1kb]

Ballsack McGee is lucky to be in a zoo… his mother instinctively knows he would never survive in the trees

[@sandralgkk]

His mother would never survive in the trees either.

[@dawnroberts1040]

Why dont you make sure Jaranng gets some food besides the small amount of milk mom allows

[@ApeTracker1]

@@dawnroberts1040 Blackpool Zoo issued an update on his surgery that can be found on our community page, this update also confirmed that he is now enjoying eating other foods such as yoghurt and grapes. The keepers and carers are dedicated to making sure he is getting the nutrients he needs