Orangutan of the Month: Majestic Morrison

The trees rustle and sway as juvenile orangutan Morrison swings gracefully through the Orangutan Foundation International’s Nursery Forest in Central Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo). Here she loves to spend her days… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Majestic Morrison

Employee Spotlight: Mr. Tumin Luther

Mr. Tumin Luther is the manager of OFI’s Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) but he is so much more than that. Mr. Tumin’s dedication and spirit are the cornerstone of… Continue reading Employee Spotlight: Mr. Tumin Luther

The Adventures Of Albin

Albin is an orangutan after my own heart, one who possesses a very adventurous spirit. A self-assured young juvenile orangutan, he is beginning to showcase his independence. My first intimate… Continue reading The Adventures Of Albin

Abraham: Catching Up!

Abraham is a very calm and serious orangutan. His demeanor is contemplative and slow. His movements are purposeful, deliberate, and quiet. He is small for an orangutan his age. However,… Continue reading Abraham: Catching Up!

Orangutan of the Month: Dynamic Piko

All orangutans are special but sometimes some are just slightly more special than others in that you remember them better. They stand out. They catch your eye and suddenly you… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Dynamic Piko

Orangutan Of The Month: Anna with the Striking Eyes

The sun shines fiercely as I stand in the forest, head craned towards the treetops. Moments before I had an orangutan in my sights but now she has seemingly disappeared.… Continue reading Orangutan Of The Month: Anna with the Striking Eyes

Orangutan Of The Month: Enigmatic Nawi

A rare photo of Nawi looking at the camera

There are over three hundred orangutans at the Orangutan Foundation International’s Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) in Pasir Panjang, Kalimantan, Indonesia. When it’s time to choose an orangutan to profile… Continue reading Orangutan Of The Month: Enigmatic Nawi

Orangutan of the Month: Getting to know ESRI

Out of all the orangutans I met during my stay at the Care Center, none surprised me quite as much as ESRI did. With her long, tapered face and somewhat crossed… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Getting to know ESRI

Saving Rosemary and ESRI: Returning to the Light!

I had the pleasure of participating in Orangutan Foundation International’s Eco tour in July 2010 together with eleven others from the US and UK, organised by Irene Spencer and led… Continue reading Saving Rosemary and ESRI: Returning to the Light!

When it Rains, it Pours

A low rumble of thunder may be your only warning. If you’re quick, you might catch the deep gray voluminous clouds glide across the sky like a curtain being drawn… Continue reading When it Rains, it Pours