{"id":13376,"date":"2024-05-10T19:07:17","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T02:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orangutan.com\/?p=13376"},"modified":"2025-11-02T18:26:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T02:26:27","slug":"orangutan-at-henry-vilas-zoo-receives-vital-heart-examination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orangutan.com\/orangutan-at-henry-vilas-zoo-receives-vital-heart-examination\/","title":{"rendered":"Orangutan at Henry Vilas Zoo Receives Vital Heart Examination"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a significant stride for orangutan health and conservation, Datu, a critically endangered male Bornean orangutan at Dane County\u2019s Henry Vilas Zoo, recently underwent a thorough health examination, including an echocardiogram. The procedure, part of Datu’s regular health checks, aimed to ensure his well-being while contributing to orangutan research. Under the attentive care of the zoo’s veterinary team and specialists, Datu underwent various tests, including bloodwork, TB testing, and upper and lower GI endoscopies. Additionally, a small benign mass was removed from his back during the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The echocardiogram, conducted in collaboration with the Great Ape Heart Project (GAHP)<\/a> Ultrasound Advisor and the UW School of Veterinary Medicine Cardiology Service, highlights the cooperative efforts among institutions dedicated to orangutan health. Established in 2010, the GAHP focuses on identifying and monitoring heart disease in great apes, including orangutans, and developing a comprehensive reporting system for related ailments. Datu’s examination underscores Henry Vilas Zoo’s commitment to animal welfare and its role in advancing orangutan conservation. For further details on Datu’s health examination, visit the original article by Channel3000 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a significant stride for orangutan health and conservation, Datu, a critically endangered male Bornean orangutan at Dane County\u2019s Henry Vilas Zoo, recently underwent a thorough health examination, including an echocardiogram. 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