Bhubaneswar, Sept. 20 -- The health condition of two orangutan babies housed at Nandankanan Zoological Park is stable, with the animals showing normal behaviour and activity, according to a health assessment report from Nandankanan Zoo.

The orangutan babies, who had earlier been suffering from severe anaemia, are showing normal activity and behaviour. Their faecal consistency has also been reported to be normal.

The quantity of milk being given to the babies is gradually being increased, while steamed carrot and beans have also been added to their diet. Behavioural enrichment, including ladders and ropes, has been provided in the quarantine cell to encourage the babies to remain active.

Members of the Technical Committee, Dr Abhijit Bh...