RESCUE BEAR 21

RUNGUS

AGE : 16 Years Old

Name meaning: Rungus is a native race which is the majority population in the northern part of Sabah.
 
History: Arrived at the BSBCC on the 12th of November 2010. She was surrendered by the Victory Mini Zoo Farm in Kudat, North of Sabah. She was brought to our attention following the efforts of Australian Mrs.Reanne Potter and her husband.
 
Personality: She is feminine, very gentle and has a ladylike behaviour. Rungus is always calm and relaxed. She moves with poise and elegance. She will always make time to groom herself and has a manner of sitting with one leg pointed in an angle when she’s grooming. She is a bundle of enthusiasm and spends her days in joyous play with her bear-mates. She enjoys the forest so much! Ah Lun and Julaini are her friends and with whom she shares a den. Rungus is also an expert in climbing and sometimes she will build a tree nest to enjoy a snack of young leaves. She often continues picking the tastiest leaves and eating in the same tree for a long time. Her enthusiasm for forest life is a delight to see.
 
Identifying mark or trait: Rungus has a small split on the left side of her tongue.

Update: Once a star of BSBCC, always seen climbing and playing with her other friends like Fulung and Julaini. Now, she is one with the stars in the sky forever shining bright.

Rungus developed neurological syndrome since last year (2022). After almost a year of fighting with this prolonged sickness and many months of different treatments, Rungus' condition has declined. It was decided that she shall not suffer any longer.

Rungus was euthanised on the 4th February 2023 and it was a sad time for everyone.

Rungus taught us the courage of life. She was cooperative to all kinds of treatment. We are amazed by her never-give-up attitude. As the disease progress gradually, Rungus learnt to cope with the deficit. Trust and bonding formed in between Rungus and her carekeepers. Life comes, life goes. Rungus lives on in our heart.
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RIP Rungus