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Brave Little Ben: Orangutan of the month

When I arrived at the Care Center more than six months ago, Ben was the smallest infant in OFI’s care. He always seemed a little timid, and when he was… Continue reading Brave Little Ben: Orangutan of the month

Caroline, a True Beauty of an Orangutan

Out of the 300+ orangutans who reside at OFI’s Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) in Kalimantan Tengah (Central Indonesian Borneo), Caroline doesn’t stand out in the crowd. She’s small… Continue reading Caroline, a True Beauty of an Orangutan

The Story of Sun Bears Bernie and Wawang

A year and a half ago, on August 1, 2012, thanks to the encouragement and support of Dr Biruté Mary Galdikas and Orangutan Foundation International (OFI), I was given the… Continue reading The Story of Sun Bears Bernie and Wawang

Orangutan of the month: Vanessa

The Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine(OCCQ) is surrounded by several camps that consist of sleeping enclosures for the orangutans and basic facilities for staff. Pondok Medang is one of these… Continue reading Orangutan of the month: Vanessa

Orangutan of the Month: Cory Marder

If grades were assigned in forest kindergarten, little Cory would certainly be top of her class. She is smart and also very driven, practicing and honing her forest survival skills… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Cory Marder

Charming Cabang: Orangutan of the Month

Most of the orangutans at the Orangutan Care Center & Quarantine (OCCQ) in Pasir Panjang, Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia, have come into OFI’s care as a result of habitat destruction. Rainforest… Continue reading Charming Cabang: Orangutan of the Month

Tommy: a little orphan with a big heart

Doing conservation work can be exciting but also challenging and sometimes disheartening due to the hard odds arrayed against protecting habitat and animals in the wild. As a volunteer and… Continue reading Tommy: a little orphan with a big heart

Orangutan of the Month: “Dewa”

Dewa is a now a nine year old male orangutan who stole my heart on my very first day of volunteering in 2012 at OFI’s Orangutan Care Centre and Quarantine… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: “Dewa”

Orangutan of the Month: Daring Dominique

When I am with the infant and juvenile male orangutans at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ), I sometimes picture what they will look like when they are fully… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Daring Dominique

Cute Faces, Dark Realities (Part 1)

Look at these photos of infant orangutans. What are the first thoughts that come into your head? My guess is that your reaction is something like, “So cute!” or “I… Continue reading Cute Faces, Dark Realities (Part 1)

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The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry

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