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Enter the wild jungles of Borneo in Kalabatu: True Adventures and Misadventures with a Problem Primate by Jesse Hay. In this book, author Jesse Hay invites readers to join him as he recounts his time at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Searching for a change from the harsh Canadian winters, he finds an opening for a research assistant at the center. Jumping at this unique opportunity, he never could have foreseen the lessons and the extraordinary journey to come. As the title suggests, the story heavily features one orangutan in particular, none other than Kalabatu, the rambunctious instigator who hangs around the clinic most days. From the moment Hay arrives at the center, he shares a unique and unexpected connection with the inquisitive ape.
Kalabatu by Jesse Hay is a delightful story and offers readers an inspiring look into this incredible world. Life at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center might look different than we're used to since the orangutans tend to rule the show. Hay takes readers through some of the ups and downs seen daily at the center and introduces readers to many of the resident orangutans along the way. He also includes stunning photos of some of the local wildlife and many of the orangutans featured in the book. This educational and entertaining story is one that adults and children can both enjoy. Sharing a firsthand account of a wildlife research assistant, the story is filled with humorous and sometimes frightening tales of wildlife encounters. The book will amuse and fascinate readers as it offers invaluable insight into the world of these magnificent creatures.
