Rescue No. 70 – Playful Pitang
On October 16 2024, an individual on their way to Long Pasia
found a "red-eyed and weak" sun bear cub by the roadside near
Masapol, Sipitang. With no mother in sight and being concerned for her
wellbeing, they promptly handed her over to the Wildlife Department. She was
given the name ‘Pitang’, is approximately 4 months old and weighed 5kgs when
she arrived at BSBCC yesterday (October 25, 2024). She is a little skinny but
overall healthy and has already captured all our hearts.
Meeting her for the first time, she was calm and warmed up
almost instantly to the people looking at her from outside her carrier. She looked around at everyone with her big
round eyes that seems too big for her small head. Her paws are almost all black
with only little patches of pink! It has only been one night in BSBCC and we
have noticed how active she is. She has already managed to climb up into her
basket on her own after a few minutes being in her new cage.
Nevertheless, our dedicated team will focus on her recovery
and nurture her back to full health.
From providing proper nutrition, to monitoring her health
and creating a stimulating environment, we aim to give Pitang the best start in
life. Her story is a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts and the
impact of community vigilance in protecting our wildlife. Together, we can make
a difference for sun bears like Pitang.
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