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The four Bears from Pontianak: Bears of May 2020

It is hard to believe that on a glorious hot day in May 2018, in amongst a quiet forest, the almost soundless patter of bear paws on leaves actually represented… Continue reading The four Bears from Pontianak: Bears of May 2020

Bear of the Month for July, 2019: ORI,
Komet’s best friend

Some sun bears are instantly more recognisable than others, Ori is one of them, with his big head and wide set eyes. He sports a white bib like chest patch.… Continue reading Bear of the Month for July, 2019: ORI,
Komet’s best friend

Bear of the Month for March, 2019: Bonnie

“Bonnie Prince Charlie”, known as Bonnie for short, is a sensitive bear. If any bear needs a boost in self-confidence as a bear, it’s Bonnie. Having spent the first part… Continue reading Bear of the Month for March, 2019: Bonnie

Employee Spotlight: Pak Santo

At the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) kind and strong Pak Santo has taken responsibility for the care of the Malayan sun bears which now reside at OFI’s Orangutan… Continue reading Employee Spotlight: Pak Santo

Sun Bear Cubs Forest Excursion

The tropical forest habitat that OFI operates within is home to a diverse array of species in addition to the Bornean Orangutan. Like orangutans, sun bears are struggling to find… Continue reading Sun Bear Cubs Forest Excursion

Surgery report on “Selina”, a rescued sun bear cub

Report by: Romain Pizzi, BVSc MSc DZooMed MACVS (Surg) FRES FRGS MRCVS Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, recognized Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine and Kirsty Officer, BSc BVMS BA… Continue reading Surgery report on “Selina”, a rescued sun bear cub

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

Some Success with Sun Bears

It was a busy summer for the three Malayan Sun Bears (Helarctos malayanus) at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine(OCCQ). In a quiet corner of the grounds, there was “action”… Continue reading Some Success with Sun Bears

The Joy of Scent

Scent enrichment gives animals opportunities for play and exploration. An acute sense of smell is often associated in people’s minds with animals such as big cats but the sense of… Continue reading The Joy of Scent

New Arrivals: Small Ape and Bear

Although the main purpose of OFI’s Orangutan Care Center & Quarantine (OCCQ) in Pasir Panjang is to rehabilitate and care for orphan orangutans, there are a surprising number of animals… Continue reading New Arrivals: Small Ape and Bear