CARING FOR SUMATRAN WILDLIFE
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
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The tale of three baby bears
HENRI
Henri is a victim of the illegal wildlife trade. He is only a baby and had been kept in a cage separated from the other baby bear Amelia, with absolutely nothing to stimulate him.
Nothing to climb, nothing to keep his mind active and was often deprived of food and water.
The ground in the cage was littered with discarded bricks, making it difficult for him to even walk.
We had hoped that Henri could join Mano at forest school, however, as he had been deprived of anything natural in the cage, he hasn't learnt how to use his claws to climb or forage, which are essential for survival skills in the wild.
Henri is extremely playful since he arrived at Ellis Park, however he is very clumsy.
He especially loves playing with Amelia.
Henri has gained a healthy 10kg since his rescue on 17th October 2024.
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You can help Henri via the link below.​​
Footage of Henri's recue
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Henri at Ellis Park. He doesn't know how to climb.
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AMELIA
Amelia was rescued the same time as Henri. She too is just a tiny baby, however she is extremely traumatised.
Amelia is showing signs of depressive behavior and is very frightened of humans, she becomes very aggressive if approached.
When Amelia first arrived at Ellis Park, she hid in a corner and it took days for our veterinary team to coax her out from hiding.
Veterinary treatment and weighing her is impossible without her being sedated.
Amelia is slowly becoming familiar with her new surroundings and has formed a lovely bond with Henri. The two of them love wrestling and playing together.
Unfortunately, Amelia is unable to be released into the wild, as she has been deprived of bear skills for too long and wouldn't survive if she was to be released.
You can help to support Amelia via the link below.
Footage of terrified Amelia after rescue.
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Amelia and Henri playing
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MANO
Mano's mother was brutally killed and she was taken and listed on the black market to be sold as a pet. She was barely alive when we rescued her and found her canines had been cut by the wildlife trader, so she couldn't bite.
After intensive veterinary treatment and surgery to remove the infected teeth, Mano slowly healed.
As she started to climb structures inside her enclosure and use her claws to forage for termites, we decided that she has a chance to be fully rehabilitated and one day be released into the wild. So Mano now attends forest school with her two caretakers, where she is learning to climb trees, build nests in the canopies and forage for food and water.
She has a long way to go, but so far is doing well.
You can help Mano on her journey by clicking the link.
Footage of Mano when rescued. Barely alive.
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Mano learning at forest school
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Plant a remembrance tree
at Ellis Park for a loved one.
Plant a fruit tree at the Ellis Park Wildlife sanctuary in the memory of a loved one.
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Your remembrance tree will include the name of your loved one on site.
Once your tree has been planted we will send you a certificate with a photograph of your tree.
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Your remembrance tree will help feed the disabled wildlife in our care.
How much of my donation goes to the cause?
100%
We do not deduct any admin fees. All donations go directly to Ellis Park and our residents.
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​JAAN Indonesia is registered at the Chamber of Commerce in The Hague (CoC nr. 27267128) and recognized by the Minister of Finance as a Public Benefit Organisation (ANBI no. 814973140).
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