Employee Spotlight: Dr. Ketut
Dr Ketut has worked at the veterinary clinic of the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) for almost a decade. Responsible for monitoring and attending to the orangutans in OFI’s… Continue reading Employee Spotlight: Dr. Ketut
Orangutan of the Month for Oct, 2017: Voyce
For orangutan infant orphan “Voyce”, OFI’s Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) in Central Borneo was a light that brightened his once uncertain future. Voyce had developed a serious parasitic worm… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for Oct, 2017: Voyce
Arthropods of the Forest: Spiders
Ibu Evi, coordinator of the Pondok Dua nursery facility and caregiver for many of the young orangutans at the OFI Care Center, is an exceptional photographer of some of the… Continue reading Arthropods of the Forest: Spiders
Adult Orangutan and Young Malayan Sun Bear Rescued from Grim Captive Conditions for Return to Wild
On Tuesday, May 9th, an adult male orangutan “Jacko” and young Malaysian sun bear “Chico”arrived in Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan (Kalimantan Tengah) in Indonesian Borneo. They were welcomed by Dr.… Continue reading Adult Orangutan and Young Malayan Sun Bear Rescued from Grim Captive Conditions for Return to Wild
Orangutan of the Month for Sept, 2017: Karaba
Karaba is a unique orangutan with her own distinctive expressions and mannerisms. Orangutan facial expressions give hints as to their emotions at a given time. For example, playful infants will… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for Sept, 2017: Karaba
