About Linus:
Linus arrived at the Center for Great Apes in 2006. When he arrived he could barely walk, trembling constantly and becoming winded from the slightest exertion because lack
of exposure to sunlight in his garage cage for years, and limited space
for movement and exercise. His hair was matted with pounds of feces,
and it took caregivers many months of effort to groom him through the
mesh and cut out the mats. Yet Linus was patient and gentle.
When
Linus stepped outside into the sunshine for the first time at the
sanctuary, he turned his huge face up to the sky and stared. As he
gained more space outdoors, he learned to lumber around his enclosure,
make his way into the chute system, and eventually climb to the top of
his dome.
Linus is now fascinated
by textures, particularly fabrics, and he also hoards paper products
such as cardboard boxes, paper bags, and wrapping paper. Every time he
moves indoors or outside, he carefully gathers up all his blankets,
boxes, and bags and carries them with him wherever he goes.
in the capital city of Pontianak, West 
