Orangutan News
Moza’s Journey from Kuwait to Motherhood
On September 13, 2015, a two-year-old female orangutan began a long journey back to Indonesia. The young orangutan was later named Moza....
Read ArticleEarth Day: Give a Dam!
April 22nd is Earth Day and we are asking you to Give a Dam! Building dams re-floods peat swamp forests, protecting the habitat...
Read ArticleWe give a dam. Here’s why you should too!
These dams are good dams! These vital dams restore peat swamp rainforest and protect the lives of one of the largest populations of...
Read ArticleVideo: Can Orangutans Get Startled?
Just like a human baby getting used to sights and sounds, an orangutan baby can become startled. Watch how easily it can happen...
Read ArticleDayak: The Wild Male Orangutan with a Battle Scar
In the Tuanan Research Station, wild male orangutans move through the canopy with remarkable strength and grace. Among them is Dayak: a majestic...
Read ArticleRed Ape Rendezvous: Looking at Orangutan Social Interactions
Do you remember the story of Sally and her little furry friend? That simple story actually opens a wider window into our...
Read ArticleRoy Begins His New Life At BOS Nyaru Menteng
Roy, a young male orangutan estimated to be around two years old, is now undergoing rehabilitation at the BOS Nyaru Menteng Orangutan...
Read ArticleIndie: A Standout in the Forest
Just like humans, orangutans go through various life stages: from infancy and childhood to adolescence and adulthood. Each phase is marked by...
Read ArticleOrangutan Mother & Twin Babies Rescued!
Click on the photos below to see them full size. In February 2026, teams from Conservation Action Network (CAN) and the East...
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