our networks
discovery channelthe learning channelthe science channeldiscovery health
site search
shop now
animal planet
 
Orangutan Island
Episode Guide

Find out what happened on the First Season of Orangutan Island! Tune in February 2009 for the New Season.

Lone with Orangs

SEASON 1

  Episode 1: NEW BEGINNINGS
Time is running out for the orangutans.  There is practically no wilderness left for this nomadic, mostly solitary species.  But in the heart of Borneo, we join Lone and her talented team from the Nyaru Menteng Rescue and Reintroduction Center as they begin to transfer 35 young orphaned orangutans they've raised to a protected sanctuary. Here, on Orangutan Island, they will hone their survival skills and hopefully create a communal society.

Witness how these orangutans react as they begin life on the island.  The youngest male, Saturnus tries to get all the girls' attention although no one is taking him seriously. The feisty Daisy takes the transition in stride while the lovable Cha Cha becomes depressed and goes into crisis now that she is separated from her human support system.  And poor Nadi is haunted by her past.  Watch as the orphans' new skills are put to the test when a fierce storm hits the island on their first night together.  How will they fare, and what does the storm leave lurking in the shadows?
none

SEASON 1

 

Episode 2: THE INTRUDER
As the 35 orangutans continue to settle into their new home, an intruder lurks. But is he a threat to the young community?  Meanwhile, the first signs of a fledgling society begin to emerge as Cha Cha's new friendship with Daisy continues to grow. We meet the mischievous "Bandit Boys," a group of young male orangutans whose bond began at the Center.  Saturnus, one of the Bandit Boys, concentrates his efforts on gaining Jasmine's affections but is thwarted by the appearance of Hamlet, an older male from a neighboring island who takes Jasmine hostage to exert his dominance on Orangutan Island. Saturnus tries to save Jasmine but is helpless until Daisy leads the Bandit Boys to launch an attack. It's an amazing act of solidarity that would never happen among wild orangutans.

    TV SCHEDULE...Find out when the next episode airs! >>
    EPISODE GUIDE CONTINUED ... >>

previous
1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9
next

Pictures: DCI |

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTERS

Discovery Channel | TLC | Animal Planet | Discovery Health | Science Channel | Planet Green
Discovery Kids | Military Channel | Investigation Discovery | HD Theater | Turbo | FitTV

HowStuffWorks | TreeHugger | Petfinder | PetVideo | Discovery Education

Visit the Discovery Store: Toys & Games | Telescopes | DVD Sets | Planet Earth DVD | Gift Ideas

By visiting this site, you agree to the terms and conditions
of our Visitor Agreement. Please read. Privacy Policy.
ATTENTION! We recently updated our privacy policy. The changes are effective as of September 10, 2008.
To see the new policy, click here. Questions? See the policy for the contact information.

Copyright © 2009 Discovery Communications, LLC.

The leading global real-world media and entertainment company.

 
Advertisement

Sponsored Links
newsletter