108 WILD ANIMAL CELEBRITIES 



It was deemed dangerous to attempt to move 

 her for the strength of an orang is difficult 

 to conceive, especially a mother orang near 

 death. Also it frequently happens among 

 many wild animals that a fierce paroxysm of 

 rage or strength seizes them just at the last, 

 and great care is necessary. 



But at the end of the week she died quietly 

 and peacefully, on the very spot where she 

 had thrown herself a week previously. And 

 meanwhile, those in authority at the Park, 

 and the keepers, were having an anxious time 

 of it with the little orang. For two weeks he 

 was so desperately ill that he hovered be- 

 tween life and death, and hopes of saving 

 him were practically given up. 



Warm milk was given to him, a few tea- 

 spoonfuls at a time, at regular intervals. 

 After a time a tiny piece of fruit, such as a 

 banana or orange was given to him, then a 

 little boiled rice was mixed in his milk, and 

 so on, until at last the little fellow lost his 

 weak, feeble look, brightened up, began to 

 grow active and strong, and finally developed 

 into a fine healthy specimen. 



