Employee Spotlight: Pak Santo
At the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) kind and strong Pak Santo has taken responsibility for the care of the Malayan sun bears which now reside at OFI’s Orangutan… Continue reading Employee Spotlight: Pak Santo
Looking into the eyes of an orangutan…
“Looking into the calm, unblinking eyes of an orangutan we see, as through a series of mirrors, not only the image of our own creation but also a reflection of… Continue reading Looking into the eyes of an orangutan…
Orangutans Acting Wild: Building Nests, Making Friends, and Eating Upon Release into the Forest
Orangutans Acting Wild: Building Nests, Making Friends, and Eating Upon Release into the Forest With the release of four orangutans, Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) has now released a total of… Continue reading Orangutans Acting Wild: Building Nests, Making Friends, and Eating Upon Release into the Forest
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
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
Orangutan of the Month for August 2017: Berman
Berman is a beautiful orangutan with plentiful bright orange hair. A tiara of darker orange hair frames the front crest of her head. While manoeuvring through the matrix of branches… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for August 2017: Berman
Orangutan of the Month for July 2017: Patricia
At the Orangutan Care Centre and Quarantine (OCCQ), Patricia shines as a unique orangutan with an unforgettable personality. Her tranquil and relaxed disposition is infectious. Her gentle nature creates a… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for July 2017: Patricia
Buddies in Arms
Buddy systems frequently develop among the young orphaned orangutans at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ). Craving the comfort they would have received from their mothers for… Continue reading Buddies in Arms
