Dads of orangutans typically don’t participate in rearing their children. More time is spent with their young than any other animal on Earth, and the females shoulder all the duty and stay close to them for years. As a result, a mother orangutan’s attachment with her young is unquestionably the strongest in the animal kingdom.
But after adopting the motherly role in rearing his two-year-old daughter, this orangutan overcame all odds. After the mother passed away, the male took the initiative to nurture his children. The Denver Zoo was the location of the amazing events.
Orangutan Nias sadly passed away at the age of 32 from a heart attack. Orangutans can live up to 40 years in the wild, but their lifespan increases with nearly ten years when in human care.
“We’re deeply saddened to share that Nias, the matriarch of our Sumatran orangutan family, died unexpectedly last Thursday,” the zoo wrote. “Nias came to Denver Zoo in 2005 when she was 17 years old, and spent the last 15 years delighting guests and serving as an ambassador for her critically-endangered species.”
Soon after Nias passing, father Berani baffled everyone after taking the responsibility of raising his daughter, Cerah. As it turned out, Nias is doing a great job as a ‘mom.’
“Wow, it was amazing to behold. Zookeeper Cindy Cossaboon told KIRO7, “It’s this enormous guy with this small, little kid. It’s one of those situations where a tremendous storm comes first and a rainbow appears later. He is performing admirably. For her, we couldn’t have asked for greater care.
An extremely devoted father, Nias cuddles with his daughter when she goes to sleep, and he comforts her every time she’s crying!
“Berani is so attentive and protective of her, seeing to all her needs,” Denver Zoo wrote on Facebook. “He will carry her, comfort her, and even snuggles her when she sleeps.”
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