The Bornean Orangutan, Alba, is the
world's most unique ape with white fur and attractive blue eyes.
She is
the one and only albino orangutan that was released to the wild from a cage in
2017.
This
uniqueness of Alba brings both beauty and danger towards her. She has become a
clear target for poachers and wildlife traffickers.
Other
than that, same like other albinos, Alba has skin diseases, hearing and vision
problems too.
The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation has taken a lot of steps
to ensure her safety by now. They spent time fundraising to buy Alba her own
island.
However,
this story of fundraising went viral after raising $80,000. The foundation
bought Alba's very own island and made her live with another 3 of her friends
there.
The
remote island is a 25-acre area that is surrounded by the dense canal system.
Anyhow, the foundation is on their routine of providing security and continuous
observation.
As per
Nico Hermanu, the island will be watched 24/7 by the security staff. The
foundation also has got the cooperation of the people and the government.
Since
Alba was taken out of his natural habitat at a very small age, she missed
learning the essential things needed to live.
Therefore,
she is given continuous forest training and socialization sessions. However,
finally, the rarest and most unique ape in the world will be able to live a
successful and a safe life as a result of all these.
What's
your idea on protecting Alba? Let us know your idea in the comment section
below. Happy trails until we meet again!
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