Orangutan of the Month: Eric
This is my last Orangutan of the Month article and the choice was clear: Eric. Eric first caught my eye when he was introduced to me by a fellow volunteer.… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Eric
Sustainable Agriculture for Orangutans
You may already know that Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) is dedicated to orangutan research and rehabilitation but you may be surprised to learn that we have expanded our research focus… Continue reading Sustainable Agriculture for Orangutans
Orangutan of the Month: Maxine
Maxine is one of the most clever orangutans I have met at the Orangutan Care Centre and Quarantine (OCCQ). One would guess that her favourite enrichment item would be a… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Maxine
Waiter, there is a bird nest in my soup!
Bird’s nest soup is a Chinese delicacy that has been consumed for thousands of years dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907). Bird nests, believed to have medicinal… Continue reading Waiter, there is a bird nest in my soup!
Zircon: A New Threat to the Forests of Borneo
If you asked what the biggest threat orangutans were facing ten years ago, the answer would have been illegal logging. Today, the biggest threat is the palm oil industry. But… Continue reading Zircon: A New Threat to the Forests of Borneo
