Orangutan of the Month for October, 2019: Judy

Let’s talk about Judy! Orphan orangutans who are kept in private households are often placed in situations completely outside of their normal understanding. Judy was one of these as she… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for October, 2019: Judy

Orangutan of the Month for September, 2019: Boncel
Back to the Wild

The release of an orangutan back to the wild is a culmination of many years of hard and dedicated work. It is a profound moment when wild born ex-captive orangutans… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for September, 2019: Boncel
Back to the Wild

Orangutan of the Month for August 2019: Mumui,
Explorer in the Making

Youth is a time when individuals are trying to find their way through life. It is a time of experimentation, trying new things, and seeing what suits us. Through exploration… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for August 2019: Mumui,
Explorer in the Making

Orangutan of the Month for June, 2019: Jambul2

What is in a name? Names can be very powerful, reflecting one’s character and identity. Names are associated with family but there is so much more to families than we… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for June, 2019: Jambul2

Orangutan of the Month for April, 2019: Tunas

There are many sides to an orangutan’s personality with some characteristics and personality types more prominent then others. There are shy orangutans, adventurous orangutans, and placid orangutans. With some orangutans… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for April, 2019: Tunas

Orangutan of The Month for Jan, 2019: Jono

Orangutan of the Month: Jono When migrants return to their motherland, are they more at home coming back to their land of origin or are they now more displaced? Humans… Continue reading Orangutan of The Month for Jan, 2019: Jono

Orangutan of the Month for Dec, 2018: Wendy

Four in the morning and dawn is barely breaking over the Bornean rainforest. All is quiet as the forest and the animals within begin to stir. The rising sun brings… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for Dec, 2018: Wendy

Hockey’s Special Needs

Hockey’s Special Needs by Allison Leach “Special” is indeed the word that first comes to mind when thinking of the orangutan Hockey.  She came to the OFI Care Center as… Continue reading Hockey’s Special Needs

Orangutan of the Month for Nov, 2018: Caca

Caca by Emi Kusayanagi It’s another hot and sunny morning at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) in Central Kalimantan (Borneo), Indonesia. At Camp Danielle, the youngest orangutans under… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for Nov, 2018: Caca

Orangutan of the Month for Oct, 2018: Chewey

Chewey – is more than just an intergalactic icon Hermits, it seems, have gone out of vogue. These days socializing is what people are talking about. “It’s good for the… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for Oct, 2018: Chewey