Employee Spotlight: Mr. Tumin Luther
Mr. Tumin Luther is the manager of OFI’s Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) but he is so much more than that. Mr. Tumin’s dedication and spirit are the cornerstone of… Continue reading Employee Spotlight: Mr. Tumin Luther
The Adventures Of Albin
Albin is an orangutan after my own heart, one who possesses a very adventurous spirit. A self-assured young juvenile orangutan, he is beginning to showcase his independence. My first intimate… Continue reading The Adventures Of Albin
Orangutan Awareness Week in Indonesia 2015
Each year in honor of the establishment of Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas original research site Camp Leakey in 1971, OFI celebrates “Orangutan Awareness Week”. The main purpose of this week… Continue reading Orangutan Awareness Week in Indonesia 2015
Abraham: Catching Up!
Abraham is a very calm and serious orangutan. His demeanor is contemplative and slow. His movements are purposeful, deliberate, and quiet. He is small for an orangutan his age. However,… Continue reading Abraham: Catching Up!
Surgery report on “Selina”, a rescued sun bear cub
Report by: Romain Pizzi, BVSc MSc DZooMed MACVS (Surg) FRES FRGS MRCVS Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, recognized Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine and Kirsty Officer, BSc BVMS BA… Continue reading Surgery report on “Selina”, a rescued sun bear cub
Orangutan of the Month: Dynamic Piko
All orangutans are special but sometimes some are just slightly more special than others in that you remember them better. They stand out. They catch your eye and suddenly you… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Dynamic Piko
Orangutan Of The Month: Anna with the Striking Eyes
The sun shines fiercely as I stand in the forest, head craned towards the treetops. Moments before I had an orangutan in my sights but now she has seemingly disappeared.… Continue reading Orangutan Of The Month: Anna with the Striking Eyes
Popsicle Playtime at the OCCQ
Here at the Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) Care Center and Quarantine in Kalimantan, Indonesia, enrichment forms an important part of the day to day activities for the orangutans. Providing daily… Continue reading Popsicle Playtime at the OCCQ
The Orangutan Friendly Summer Smoothie Guide
“Guaranteed 100% Palm Oil Free!” Here at the OFI Care Center in Borneo as the rains have gone away and the hot weather has come to stay, the staff and… Continue reading The Orangutan Friendly Summer Smoothie Guide
Orangutan Of The Month: Enigmatic Nawi
There are over three hundred orangutans at the Orangutan Foundation International’s Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) in Pasir Panjang, Kalimantan, Indonesia. When it’s time to choose an orangutan to profile… Continue reading Orangutan Of The Month: Enigmatic Nawi
