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Ryan - page 1 update pic - August 2016 JPEGRyan is an infant orangutan with a happy disposition who enjoys playing in the forest. Full of energy, Ryan lives life to the full. Not one to let the grass grow beneath his feet, Ryan is constantly on the move. So quick are his movements that his caregivers have a hard time keeping track of Ryan in the forest. It appears that Ryan has turned over a new leaf in the past few months. No longer as rough and tumble as he was, Ryan is now craving cuddles and is much gentler with his caregivers. Don’t worry, Ryan’s spirit is still there and he loves to play fight with his orangutan friends on the forest floor.

Nonetheless, Ryan still likes to occasionally slip off from his peers and go walkabout in the forest. With a twinkle in his eye, Ryan will wait for the opportune moment to sneak away from his caregivers. Yet so often are his wanderings, that Ryan’s caregivers preempt that he might travel far into the forest. One caregiver will position himself or herself in wait. Ryan may have the confidence to travel far in the forest, but is still only an infant and a caregiver needs to keep track of him at all times. If he travels too far, he is coaxed back down to his caregiver with minimal fuss and is carried back to his peers with a satisfied look on his face.

Ryan loves adventure and when he is not taking long jaunts into the forest he is seeking action of any kind. If there is play fighting you can guarantee Ryan is in the middle of it. If there is a rumor that a caregiver has a treat in their pocket, Ryan is in the group jostling to find it.

Ryan is a sweet and cheeky infant orangutan with a zest for life. As he continues to grow, his sense of adventure will only expand and he will learn more about the forest. For now, Ryan is content to play with his friends and find adventure around every tree corner.

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