Young Orangutan's Biggest Life Change | Monkey Life

In the wild, growing up can be a death sentence. Watch the tense and emotional journey of a teenage orangutan who must be secretly relocated before the massive alpha male views him as a threat. In this emotional Monkey World compilation, we follow the incredible coming-of-age story of six-year-old orphaned orangutan, Hujan. After being rejected by his mother at birth, he was lovingly fostered by the females in Tuan’s adult group. But as Hujan matures and starts showing interest in the females, a massive target is placed on his back. To protect him from the wrath of the dominant alpha male, the primate care team must carefully train and relocate him to the Orangutan Nursery. Watch the highly unpredictable moments as a shocked Hujan navigates a brand new multi-story home and faces a tense standoff with Bulu Mata, the biggest boy in the nursery. Will they become friends or rivals? Plus, witness the breathtaking, heartbreaking moment Hujan climbs to the top of his new enclosure and locks eyes with the beloved adopted family he was forced to leave behind. All content distributed via Banijay Rights. #MonkeyLife #MonkeyWorld #animalrescue #documentary