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Orangutan Refuses to Move for Weeks, Then Caretakers Notice What She’s Sitting On

Sophie, a caretaker at the sanctuary, noticed that Maya, one of the oldest residents, had taken up residence in a quiet corner and stayed there for weeks. Sophie always admired Maya's lively nature—she was the type of orangutan who would swing from tree to tree, always in motion. But now, Maya refused to leave her spot, sitting still and gazing out at the world. Concern filled Sophie; something was definitely wrong.