Dayak Kitchen: Fruit, Guarding Durian Trees, and Interesting Recipes
The durian is a popular tree in Pasir Panjang , Central Kalimantan (Central Indonesian Borneo). The local people all seem to love its fruit. Throughout the durian fruiting season, the… Continue reading Dayak Kitchen: Fruit, Guarding Durian Trees, and Interesting Recipes
An Enrichment Update
At OFI’s Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ), enrichment is a crucial part of caring for the physical and mental health of the orangutans. Over the past few years, the… Continue reading An Enrichment Update
Berman: Orangutan of the Month
This is my last Orangutan of the Month as I am leaving Borneo in a matter of days, so I wanted to pick an orangutan that I’ve bonded with throughout… Continue reading Berman: Orangutan of the Month
A Dayak Kitchen: Local Farming, Chickens, Pineapples, and Corn
The Dayak village of Pasir Panjang in Central Borneo is a hubbub of activity. If villagers aren’t working formal jobs, they will often be tending to chickens, growing vegetables in… Continue reading A Dayak Kitchen: Local Farming, Chickens, Pineapples, and Corn
Employee of the Month: Pak Ateng, a skilled Caregiver at the OFI Care Center
As a caregiver, Pak Ateng is part of a team responsible for rehabilitating the orphaned orangutans at OFI’s Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine. Pak Ateng encourages the orangutans to develop… Continue reading Employee of the Month: Pak Ateng, a skilled Caregiver at the OFI Care Center
