Orangutan News
El Niño: Wildfire Risks and Orangutan Conservation
The possibility of a strong El Niño developing in 2026 has become a growing concern for governments, scientists, and conservation organizations alike. For...
Read ArticleSOCP: Another Sumatran Orangutan Born in the Wild!
We have more exciting news to share from the Jantho Orangutan Reintroduction Center. The Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) has confirmed another wild...
Read ArticleBNF: The First Fire Has Been Fought
Fire season has officially begun – and so has our response The first firefighting call-out of this year’s fire season has now taken...
Read ArticleVideo: Ecky, Klaus & Frank Advance to Forest School Level 2
At Forest School, there is no academic calendar to dictate when an orangutan is ready to advance. Instead, it is their own behavior...
Read ArticleWhen Rivers Shrink: How Orangutans Adapt to the Dry Season
The dry season brings noticeable changes to Kalimantan’s rainforest ecosystem. As rainfall declines, river and natural canal water levels drop, while some water...
Read ArticleThe Story Behind an Orangutan Release
An orangutan release is never simply a ceremony, more often than not, it is deeply emotional. This is not only because of the...
Read ArticleThree Days in the Forest with Manggo and Melki
Recognizing natural food sources is one of the essential skills orangutans must develop before they can be released back into the wild. Throughout...
Read ArticleVideo: Orangutans are Supermoms of the Forest!
Orangutan mothers are attentive, protective, nurturing and loving. Orangutans stay with their devoted mothers for up to 8 years, learning all the...
Read ArticleVideo: Where Muni’s Journey Begins
This video features Muni, a rescued orangutan who has recently started her rehabilitation journey at the BOS Foundation's Nyaru Menteng rescue & care...
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