Tag: General Interest
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 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: How El Niño Threatens Orangutan
El Niño is a climate phenomenon that can raise global temperatures and shift rainfall patterns worldwide. In Borneo, hotter and drier weather brought...
Read ArticleRandy’s Rehabilitation Continues
Finding a Mother Figure in Siponti Just like human infants, orangutan infants require affection, protection, and guidance from their parents. Sadly, many unfortunate...
Read ArticleWhy Do Negative Interactions Between Orangutans and Humans Continue?
At the edge of a neat, heavily fruiting pineapple plantation, an orangutan stands motionless. It gazes intently at the yellow fruit before it—close,...
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