RESCUE BEAR 68
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TENOM

AGE: 3 Months Old

SEX: Female

MEANING OF NAME: Tenom was named by the person who bought her from villagers near the Beaufort-Sipitang border who is originally from Tenom. She was then surrendered to the Wildlife Department and transferred to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. 

HISTORY: Tenom was sold at a village near the Beaufort-Sipitang border. A man from Tenom bought her for RM500 from the villagers and then surrendered her to the Wildlife Department and was then transferred to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. She arrived at LKWP on 2nd June 2023 bright and alert but with some old scabs on her head and body. On the 10th of June, our team successfully transferred tiny Tenom from Lok Kawi Wildlife Park to BSBCC.

PERSONALITY:  Tenom is an active and feisty bear. When we first met her, she was already climbing up and down in her cage. She is vocal when unhappy and definitely makes sure she's heard. Such a loud bark for a small body!

Upon arrival at BSBCC, she seemed very curious when exiting her transfer cage. Once she was out, there was no stopping her from climbing and exploring every inch of that cage. She did not appear scared or nervous but instead, she quite enjoyed the dried leaves and furniture that was in the cage. Her caretakers seem to be the ones nervous and scared seeing her climbing and hanging upside down! During the night, we observed her getting very comfortable and sleeping in her pile of dried leaves. Tenom is playful, curious, and full of energy!

Her favourites at the moment are termite mounds, mealworms and papayas. She would spend hours playing, sniffing and eating these things. As days pass, we see her getting more comfortable and confident climbing up and down the branches her keepers have placed in her cage for her.