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
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
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
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
You may have already met adult female Unyuk, and her infant Ursula. They briefly feature in the recent film Born to be Wild IMAX 3D which was partially filmed at… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Unyuk from Camp Leakey