Footage of baby orang-utan traumatised by life of captivity released

Distressing footage of a baby orang-utan traumatised by her past life has been released by International Animal Rescue (IAR).
Footage of baby orang-utan traumatised by life of captivity released

The orphan baby has been kept as a pet for almost two years in Borneo and has developed a number of distressing coping behaviours.

In the video the orang-utan called Joss, repeatedly slams her buttocks into the ground and bangs her head off the wall.

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