Almost a Month In, and Sandokan Is Thriving

Sandokan, our latest rescued female cub, is slowly finding her rhythm here. She’s doing well, growing stronger, and steadily gaining more weight each day, a little step forward at a time.

Sandokan was first rescued on 12th April 2026 from a coconut tree, she was brought into our care on 21st April 2026 weighing 6.5 kg. Almost a month since being with us, she has now reached almost 8 kg, a very encouraging sign of healthy growth, recovery, and proper adaptation to her new environment.

Her missing claw on the right limb also appears to be healing well, with healthy tissue growth and possible new nail growth slowly coming in.

During her forest session, Sandokan appeared more independent while exploring the area. She also showed a strong interest in digging, often stopping to explore the soil ,especially beneath a large tree between the roots. Areas like these are usually rich in insects, larvae, and natural scents, making them very interesting spots for curious young sun bears to investigate. Her repeated digging and exploration are encouraging signs of natural foraging behaviour and growing confidence in her surroundings.

As part of her rehabilitation journey, we have also started introducing Sandokan to Manja, our 71st rescued female cub, who is around the same size and age as her. So far, both cubs have been responding well to each other, showing playful interactions, exploring together, and becoming more comfortable during shared sessions.

Seeing Sandokan become stronger, more curious, and more comfortable day by day reminds us why every rescue matters. She still has a long journey ahead, but her progress over almost a month with us has been incredibly encouraging for our team.