Brave Little Ben: Orangutan of the month

When I arrived at the Care Center more than six months ago, Ben was the smallest infant in OFI’s care. He always seemed a little timid, and when he was… Continue reading Brave Little Ben: Orangutan of the month

Caroline, a True Beauty of an Orangutan

Out of the 300+ orangutans who reside at OFI’s Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) in Kalimantan Tengah (Central Indonesian Borneo), Caroline doesn’t stand out in the crowd. She’s small… Continue reading Caroline, a True Beauty of an Orangutan

The Story of Sun Bears Bernie and Wawang

A year and a half ago, on August 1, 2012, thanks to the encouragement and support of Dr Biruté Mary Galdikas and Orangutan Foundation International (OFI), I was given the… Continue reading The Story of Sun Bears Bernie and Wawang

Free again – a visit to one of OFI’s releases

Seluang Mas is a very special place. Chosen after extensive ground surveys and GIS satellite map readings by Pak Robert Yappi and Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas, it is difficult to… Continue reading Free again – a visit to one of OFI’s releases