Orangutan of the Month: Uci

Throwing a huge leaf over her head with a comical flourish, Uci (pronounced ‘oochi’) follows along with the group of adolescent female orangutans making their way across the forest floor.… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Uci

OFI family unites.

Feeding a large family is never easy. But when that family includes hundreds of hungry orangutans with big appetites, ‘meal time’ becomes a daily epic adventure to provide a steady… Continue reading OFI family unites.

Sustainable Agriculture for Orangutans

You may already know that Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) is dedicated to orangutan research and rehabilitation but you may be surprised to learn that we have expanded our research focus… Continue reading Sustainable Agriculture for Orangutans

Dayak Kitchen: Fruit, Guarding Durian Trees, and Interesting Recipes

The durian is a popular tree in Pasir Panjang , Central Kalimantan (Central Indonesian Borneo). The local people all seem to love its fruit. Throughout the durian fruiting season, the… Continue reading Dayak Kitchen: Fruit, Guarding Durian Trees, and Interesting Recipes

Six Months of Enrichment: Insights and Experiences

It’s my last day volunteering at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine, where I have been doing orangutan enrichment for the last 6 months. I am watching Samsu and Bangow… Continue reading Six Months of Enrichment: Insights and Experiences