Onyer continues to show positive progress during his time in Forest School Group 3. Approximately 24% of his daily activities are spent feeding, with ripe fruit pulp and milk making up the largest portion of his diet. In addition, Onyer is observed to be actively engaged in play, both with other individuals and on his own.
Onyer’s growing independence is becoming increasingly evident. His dependence on his caregiver has gradually decreased, and he now spends more time in the trees or playing alongside Jeni. He especially enjoys swinging on the rubber ropes installed by the enrichment team, which help him practice natural arboreal skills essential for orangutans.
His response to unfamiliar people also reflects positive development. Onyer chooses to keep his distance and observe from afar before resuming his activities, indicating that his natural instincts are developing well.
Despite becoming more independent, Onyer remains aware of his physical limitations. As one of the smaller individuals in the group, he often positions himself near his caregiver during additional fruit feeding sessions to avoid disturbance from larger orangutans.
During the daily walks to and from Forest School, Onyer still travels with Jeni and Aiko. However, their travel patterns have begun to change. Aiko now frequently returns via the treetops, using connected branches, while Onyer walks on the ground with Jeni. Occasionally, Onyer’s affectionate side still appears. When he feels tired, he may whine and ask to be carried by his caregiver. Overall, Onyer continues to show steady and promising progress toward the next stage of his rehabilitation.