MARDIANTO JOURNEYED IN THE FOREST UNTIL HE GOT HIS CHEEK-PADS
Do you remember Mardianto, the male orangutan released in the Bukit Batikap Protected Forest? He was one of hundreds of orangutans monitored by the Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team. Once every year we are able to meet with Mardianto. At the time of his initial...
DIPTEROCARP FORESTS: THE FORTRESS OF BIODIVERSITY LIFE
Dipterocarp forests are one of the richest types of tropical forests in terms of biodiversity. These forests are characterized by their towering trees with dense, multi-layered canopies. The thick vegetation found in Dipterocarp forests makes them a vital habitat for...
A PERFECT PAIR OF HORNBILLS
One of the joys of working in the heart of the forest is that you never know what the day will hold. Each morning brings the potential for new surprises for our post-release monitoring (PRM) team based at Camp Nles Mamse in the southern part of the Kehje Sewen Forest....
WHERE ARE YOU, JOSH, TELAKEN, AND BAWAN?
Great news from the smart Josh and the tenacious Telaken! Last April, they finally made their way to the pre-release island, marking a significant milestone in their journey back to the wild. Along with three other orangutans—Uru, Bawan, and Monte—they embarked on an...
CAN ORANGUTANS SWIM?
As we know, orangutans (Pongo spp.) are known as arboreal primates. Most of their activities involve navigating the forest canopy using a combination of climbing, crawling, and brachiation. Another fact is that orangutans share 97% of their DNA with us—humans. This...