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
