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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

Orangutan of the Month: Kino’s Journey

When I first arrived at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine more than six months ago, Kino was one of the first orangutans I met. Like me, he was a… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Kino’s Journey

Orangutan of the Month: Mimi the Marvel!

Mimi first arrived to the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine many years ago as a young baby. Her bright and friendly manner immediately captured the attention of both the Care… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Mimi the Marvel!

November 2014: Sweet Sally

It is morning at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine. The soft light of the post dawn sky filters through the tree tops as the orangutans enjoy their breakfast of… Continue reading November 2014: Sweet Sally

Ariel the Archaeologist

Every morning in the grounds of OFI’s Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine, young orphaned orangutans on their daily release take to the trees for a day of riotous, energetic play.… Continue reading Ariel the Archaeologist

Orangutan of the Month: Maggie

Maggie is a feisty youngster and won’t let you forget it! If she’s not somersaulting into her playmates than it’s safe to bet she is swinging your way, waiting for… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Maggie

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