BALI: THE SPIRIT OF AN ELDERLY SUN BEAR AT SAMBOJA LESTARI
Among the elderly residents of the sanctuary, Bali is one of the most remarkable. Today, Bali has reached the age of around 45 years, which is considered very old for a sun bear.
Our team in the Kehje Sewen Forest are embracing the month of Ramadhan and working hard to balance their patrolling activities during this special month of fasting.
This week, and after routine patrols, the team in Camp Lesik, set aside time to clean up the camp. This is common in Indonesia as part of the overall preparations to welcome the big religious holiday. Cleaning the camp also means cleaning all of the patrol equipment which is so critical for our monitoring activities.
After several hours of hard work, the team settled down to wait for the sun to set, so they could break the fast and share a much deserved meal together.
Start of Ramadhan in Camp Lesik (Photo credit: Rusda)
Start of Ramadhan in Camp Lesik (Photo credit: Deny)
Start of Ramadhan in Camp Lesik (Photo credit: Rusda)
Start of Ramadhan in Camp Lesik (Photo credit: Deny)
The peaceful surroundings in Kehje Sewen Forest and the togetherness of our team have made our Ramadhan days in Camp Lesik once again, unforgettable.
Among the elderly residents of the sanctuary, Bali is one of the most remarkable. Today, Bali has reached the age of around 45 years, which is considered very old for a sun bear.
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