On the Orangutan Front Lines
A Construction Volunteer's Account. During our mid-morning break we lie down on spare planks from our construction site, seeking shade for a small respite. The air is so heavy with…
A day at OFI’s Playpen Facility at the Orangutan Care Center
The orangutans at OFI’s Playpen Facility are about to finish their banana breakfast when I arrive around 8:30 in the morning. Today, I’m spending my day at this facility within…
Dr. Galdikas’ Angels
Many good teams are trios. The Three musketeers, Charlie’s Angels, or for you primate fans, Leakey”s Angels. This last “team” consisted of three female primatologists Dr. Louis Leakey encouraged to…
Dr. Galdikas Speaking Event
UNLV had the privilege of hosting one of the world's leading primatologists, ethologists, and conservationists, on May 5, 2009. For the past thirty years, Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas has spent…
Orangutans, an Adoption Story
As kids, we are all little yard monkeys. Running around, having fun, poking in the dirt with sticks to see what's what, playing games, and exploring our environment. Learning all…
Donna Leder’s Trip Report
How to fulfill a lifelong dream and make a contribution to the cause of Orangutan survival in the wild? I have succeeded in both and if I tried to explain…
