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

A rare photo of Nawi looking at the camera

Orangutan Of The Month: Enigmatic Nawi

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