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Rio Rancho Observer

Location

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 2016

Page

11

Roy Slezak and Rubi the orangutan charm Albuquerque visits

Former Rio Rancho councilor Roy Slezak now retired writes and visits Rubi the female orangutan at Albuquerque Biopark. He plans a book titled Rubi's Diary detailing observed behaviors while noting Rubi sometimes ignores him. He recalls a past incident of being hit by a stone tossed by Rubi during a visit near the gorillas.

Rio Rancho Roy Slezak Rubi Albuquerque Slezak Rio Grande Zoo New Mexico Phoenix Albuquerque Biopark

Orangutans a Closely Related, Highly Intelligent Forest Dwellers

Orangutans weigh 73 to 180 pounds with an arm span up to seven feet and stand about five feet tall. They roost in trees, sleep in leaf nests, and use leaves as umbrellas. Diet is mainly fruit and leaves, with bark insects and occasional meat. They are solitary males, with loud song calls, and infants stay with mothers six to seven years. They face extinction due to logging and habitat loss.

Where Are They Now Moon Beams Over Rio Rancho Rams

Rio Rancho Observer profile recalls Bill Moon, the first Rio Rancho High football coach, who built a program from lean years. He reflects on 1997 1998 and 1999, including no stadium no electricity and players rallying to a 4-6 final season and a culture that aspired to power.

Rio Rancho High School Bill Moon AAHS Gary Hreem Moon Capital High Jaguars Capital Rams Moriarty Rio Rancho James Frazier

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