Siswi, OFI’s Orangutan of the Month, is indeed an amazing orangutan. First, she has the distinction of being the first orangutan born to an excaptive at historic Camp Leakey. Second, she almost died and is alive today through the efforts of veterinarians, tireless caregivers, and a strong will to live. Siswi was born September 9,… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Siswi
This month, OFI features one of the Camp Leakey veteran orangutans: Unyuk. Unyuk is shown with her daughter, Uning during one of their visits to Camp Leakey. Unyuk came to Camp Leakey in the mid-1970s as a juvenile and quickly showed that she had a bright mind. Unyuk’s favorite activity was to steal the camp… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Unyuk
Kusasi has been a resident of the Camp Leakey area for over 10 years. He came as an ex-captive youngster and has grown to be a handsome cheekpadded adult. He is the dominant male in the Camp Leakey area and has fathered a number of infants due to successful consortships with the adult females in… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Kusasi
This inaugurates OFI’s newest feature, Orangutan of the Month: a photograph and description of one of the many orangutans found in and around Central Kalimantan or under the care of OFI. Statistics: Female; excaptive; approximately 24-25 years of age. Mother of 3 offspring (2 surviving: Peta and Pan). Princess is best known for her participation… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Princess
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