Orangutan of the Month: Akmad
Akmad was Dr. Birute Galdikas’ 1st adopted orangutan daughter, having met Akmad only one month after she first arrived in Kalimantan in 1971. Akmad was rescued from a logging camp… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Akmad
Orangutan of the Month: Gistok
“Gistok is one of the most colorful characters in Tanjung Puting! He once lived with a family as a pet before coming to the reserve. He is friendly to humans,… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Gistok
Orangutan of the Month: Tutut
Tut, who is in her late 20’s is the biological mother of five-year-old Terry (pictured) and a handsome fifteen year old male named Tom, who can be seen roaming the… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Tutut
Orangutan of the Month: Siswi
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,… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Siswi
Orangutan of the Month – Hughie
Hughie arrived at the Care Center in August of 1997, weighing only 3.5kg (7.7lbs). He was found next to a palm oil plantation by locals who claimed Hughie’s mother had… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month – Hughie
