Kusasi: Survivor
Kusasi was an extraordinary orangutan. Unlike most orangutans living in the wild, he was the star of his own film called “Kusasi: From Orphan to King,” which initially aired on… Continue reading Kusasi: Survivor
Illegal Logging Threatens to Destroy Indonesia’s Forests, Including National Parks
The fall of Indonesian President Soeharto’s regime in May 1998 was followed by a period of political and economic instability. As Dr. Galdikas stated at the time, “After [Soeharto’s] government… Continue reading Illegal Logging Threatens to Destroy Indonesia’s Forests, Including National Parks
Taiwan Ten
Nine young wild born captive orangutans whom Taiwanese officials had confiscated and one young orangutan whom Orangutan Foundation Taiwan (OFT) acquired for repatriation became known as the “Taiwan Ten” in… Continue reading Taiwan Ten
Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas: 50 Years In The Field of Orangutan Research and Conservation
Today is International Orangutan Day! In honor of this day, we share a video episode of the podcast Eco Impacters featuring OFI’s President Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas and Blane Edwards of Orangutan… Continue reading Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas: 50 Years In The Field of Orangutan Research and Conservation
Akmad – the chosen highlight orangutan of the first decade
Akmad impacted me not only because she was the first orangutan female whom we rescued but also because of her very genteel and serene nature. She was a wild orangutan… Continue reading Akmad – the chosen highlight orangutan of the first decade
