Nurturing hope for an orphaned hoolock gibbon

She was immediately transferred to CWRC's neonatal intensive care unit, where veterinarians and animal caregivers began providing constant support, including warmth, specialised nutrition, and close monitoring.

A month later, there are encouraging signs. The baby gibbon has gained 160 grams and now weighs 670 grams. She has also started exploring her surroundings with growing confidence, instinctively attempting to climb and swing from branches, behaviours that will one day be critical for life in the forest canopy.

Her caregivers have begun introducing solid foods, including figs, bamboo shoots, and Bauhinia leaves, helping her gradually transition towards a more natural diet.

Because gibbons are highly social animals, the team has also provided a soft ape plush toy for comfort. She is often seen clinging to it while resting or carrying it around her enclosure.