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Episode 3
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Michaela Strachan and Steve Leonard present a series featuring orphaned and rescued orangutans in Borneo. There is tragedy when a newly arrived baby fights for its life.
There is tragedy at the rescue centre when a newly arrived baby fights for its life. Michaela hopes for the best and is encouraged when her favourite orphan Lomon finally starts to make some progress.
Steve helps out at the place where young orangutans like Grendon and Ellie learn the skills that will equip them for a life in the wild. As the school day ends there's a dramatic interruption - a female orangutan is giving birth back at the rescue centre. Qualified vet Steve rushes to help.
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Mon 1 May 2017
19:30
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michaela Strachan |
| Presenter | Steve Leonard |
| Executive Producer | Sara Ford |
| Series Producer | Nigel Pope |
Broadcasts
Tue 3 Apr 2007 19:00麻豆社 One Scotland- Wed 4 Apr 2007 19:00麻豆社 One except Scotland
Sun 8 Feb 2009 17:30麻豆社 Two except East & Yorkshire- Wed 11 Dec 2013 14:00麻豆社 Two Scotland
- Wed 11 Dec 2013 15:15麻豆社 Two HD, Northern Ireland, Wales & England only
- Wed 8 Jan 2014 19:30
- Tue 21 Jun 2016 19:30
- Mon 1 May 2017 19:30
Natural World: Orangutans - The Great Ape Escape
Clips and galleries following pioneering Leonora, on an mission back into the wild.