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Orangutan of the Month: Majestic Morrison

The trees rustle and sway as juvenile orangutan Morrison swings gracefully through the Orangutan Foundation International’s Nursery Forest in Central Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo). Here she loves to spend her days climbing and foraging in the forest. While in the canopy, Morrison takes her time to stop and eat some fruit or survey the forest below… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Majestic Morrison

Employee Spotlight: Mr. Tumin Luther

Mr. Tumin Luther is the manager of OFI’s Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) but he is so much more than that. Mr. Tumin’s dedication and spirit are the cornerstone of much of Orangutan Foundation International’s fieldwork in Indonesia. His influence and decision making are critical in all rescue and release operations. He is a small… Continue reading Employee Spotlight: Mr. Tumin Luther

The Adventures Of Albin

Albin is an orangutan after my own heart, one who possesses a very adventurous spirit. A self-assured young juvenile orangutan, he is beginning to showcase his independence. My first intimate interaction with Albin occurred one day during daily release. I was standing, observing when I suddenly felt a foot touch my shoulder. I looked up… Continue reading The Adventures Of Albin

Abraham: Catching Up!

Abraham is a very calm and serious orangutan. His demeanor is contemplative and slow. His movements are purposeful, deliberate, and quiet. He is small for an orangutan his age. However, thanks to our special caregiver and veterinary teams at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) in Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia, Abraham has been steadily growing… Continue reading Abraham: Catching Up!

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 can’t stop observing them. This happened to me with Piko, a male juvenile orangutan at the Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine… 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. I know she has gone in the direction where I am looking, but I seem to have lost track of her. High in the canopy,… 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 each month for OFI’s website, narrowing it down to just one can be overwhelming! Each and every orphan orangutan, big or small, is charismatic in… Continue reading Orangutan Of The Month: Enigmatic Nawi

Saving Rosemary and ESRI: Returning to the Light!

I had the pleasure of participating in Orangutan Foundation International’s Eco tour in July 2010 together with eleven others from the US and UK, organised by Irene Spencer and led by Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas. During our tour of the Orangutan Care Center we were introduced to an orangutan called Rosemary and her daughter Rodnee,… Continue reading Saving Rosemary and ESRI: Returning to the Light!

When it Rains, it Pours

A low rumble of thunder may be your only warning. If you’re quick, you might catch the deep gray voluminous clouds glide across the sky like a curtain being drawn across a window. Perhaps you notice the strong wind that suddenly whips through the forest canopy, pulling at leaves and branches as it passes. In… Continue reading When it Rains, it Pours

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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 12987 [post_author] => 10391 [post_date] => 2015-03-05 06:57:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2015-03-05 06:57:33 [post_content] => A low rumble of thunder may be your only warning. If you’re quick, you might catch the deep gray voluminous clouds glide across the sky like a curtain being drawn across a window. Perhaps you notice the strong wind that suddenly whips through the forest canopy, pulling at leaves and branches as it passes. wet leaves In a moment the oppressive heat from the mid-day Borneo sun vanishes and you find yourself shuddering from the temperature drop. … These changes can only mean one thing- rainy season in Kalimantan! 2CareCenterRain-09-2015-KAB   3Ulexa-04-2015-KAB One or two minutes is all it takes for rain clouds to darken a spotless, sunny day in Pasir Panjang. If you blink, you’ll miss it (and be stuck running for cover in a tropical downpour). After Central Kalimantan experienced a particularly damaging dry season, it felt like the fires would never stop. OFI assistants worked tirelessly to put out fires that destroyed much habitable orangutan forest. When the rain finally did arrive in early December, it felt as if the land breathed a sigh of relief! Almost overnight, the forest transformed back into a lush green landscape, a change that did not go unnoticed by the Center’s orangutans! Generally, Orangutan reactions to rain are similar to human reactions, in that they prefer to stay dry! You can often spot adult orangutans using large leaves as make-shift umbrellas while they wait for the rain to pass. However, for the Care Center’s younger orangutans, rainy season is the best season! They just can’t resist splashing around in the flooded forest floor. 3CareCenterRain-09-2015-KAB Tommy is notorious for his puddle play-times. When he is on release in the forest just after a rain, everyone knows to steer clear of this muddy boy if you want to stay dry. Turbo-03-2015-KAB A common sighting during rainy season is the “full-body mud bath”. Turbo is a big fan of this natural Borneo spa service! 4Ulexa-05-2015-KAB Ulexa ( above left) and Charlie are also big fans of the full-body mud bath. Ulexa will go for several splashing frolics through the biggest puddles she can find, while Charlie prefers to sit for a relaxing soak. Kobe-10-2015-KAB In the height of rainy season, the fires from the last dry season seem a distant memory. Rain in Central Borneo brings countless benefits to the forest that both human and animal alike can enjoy. However, dry season will begin again and OFI staff will continue to adapt and prepare for Borneo’s ever changing weather! [post_title] => When it Rains, it Pours [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => when-it-rains-it-pours [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-01-17 09:51:09 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-01-17 16:51:09 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://orangutan.org/?p=12987 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 6 [filter] => raw )