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A STANDOUT TEENAGER IN BUKIT BATIKAP PROTECTION FOREST
Indie is the 6 yr old, second child of super mum, Inung. There has been no human intervention in their upbringing, allowing him to develop survival skills from their mother within his natural habitat
A STANDOUT TEENAGER IN BUKIT BATIKAP PROTECTION FOREST
Indie is the 6 yr old, second child of super mum, Inung. There has been no human intervention in their upbringing, allowing him to develop survival skills from their mother within his natural habitat
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CARING FOR NATURAL HERITAGE AND HEALTH TOGETHER WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
World Wildlife Day 2026 carries the theme Medicinal and Aromatic Plants:...
THE CRIMSON-WINGED WOODPECKER: TRACES OF LIFE BENEATH THE CANOPY OF KEHJE SEWEN FOREST
During routine patrols in the Kehje Sewen Forest, East Kalimantan, our...
AN INTERVIEW WITH GEORGE TERRY: A YOUNG ENVIRONMENTALIST
George Terry may have just turned 11, but he’s been an orangutan ally for some...
RUBBER TREES AS A COMMUNITY HERITAGE
Following the successful collaboration on the sustainable use of sugar palm...
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A YOUNG ORANGUTAN LEARNING TO SET BOUNDARIES
Rescued in mid-2025, Momo is now continuing her rehabilitation journey at the Nursery Group, where young orangutans begin to learn essential life skills in a safe and supportive environment. Alongside her peers, Momo is slowly shaping her own personality. Although...
SALLY AND HER LITTLE FURRY FRIEND
Sally, a female orangutan who previously lived in the Socialization Complex at the Samboja Lestari Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre alongside Anggoro, has now taken an important step forward in her rehabilitation journey. She has been relocated to the Juq Kehje Swen...
AGIS BRINGS GOOD NEWS FROM THE FORESTS OF TNBBBR
Efforts to monitor orangutans in the wild have once again delivered heartening news. Our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) Team recently encountered a female orangutan strongly believed to be Agis, a rehabilitated individual from the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation...
A NEW BEGINNING ON SAMBOJA LESTARI SANCTUARY ISLAND
As 2025 drew to a close, the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS Foundation) carried out the relocation of two orangutans from the Individual Enclosure Complex to Sanctuary Island #5 at the Samboja Lestari Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. This relocation is part...
HEALING, LEARNING, AND GROWING AT FOREST SCHOOL
Rescued in mid-2025, Nia continues to show encouraging progress in her rehabilitation journey at the Nursery Group. Despite facing minor health challenges in recent months, Nia remains active, curious, and full of energy. This indicates qualities that reflect both her...
AJ BELL GREAT MANCHESTER RUN PLACES – RUN FOR ORANGUTANS
Want to run to make a difference? We are actively recruiting runners to join #TeamOrangutanChampions 🦧 for the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run. By taking on this half-marathon challenge on 31 May 2026, you will support our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and release...
2025 ORANGUTAN RESCUE HIGHLIGHTS
Every orangutan rescue carries a story of struggle, recovery, and the chance for a new beginning. The following is a recap of several young orangutans rescued throughout this year who are now undergoing the reintroduction process at the BOS Foundation’s rehabilitation...
JOIN US FOR THE STATUS OF ORANGUTAN CONSERVATION TOWN HALL
Curious about the current state of orangutan conservation in Borneo? Want to hear about the latest rescue, release, and rainforest protection efforts firsthand? Sign up for our virtual town hall on December 30th to get the inside scoop from Ben Callison, CEO of BOS-UK...
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES WHILE PROTECTING FORESTS
At the BOS Foundation, we believe that conservation cannot stand alone. Protecting orangutans and their habitats must go hand in hand with improving the quality of life for the local communities who live alongside the forest. This is why we have introduced a program...
CICI’S LONG JOURNEY TOWARD FREEDOM
Not all delays end in regret. For a female orangutan named Cici, what once seemed like a setback turned out to be the beginning of her long road to true freedom. Cici made history as the first orangutan ever relocated from East Kalimantan to Central Kalimantan and...
MEET THE NEW ADOPTABLE CREW: ONYER & IQO
We’re thrilled to introduce the newest members of our orangutan adoption programme: Onyer and Iqo, two bright young learners at Nyaru Menteng whose resilience, curiosity, and growing confidence make them unforgettable. By adopting one of these incredible individuals,...
ESA & INDRI: GROWING STRONGER TOGETHER
Still remember the rescue story from Samboja Lestari about the two female orangutans, Esa and Indri? Now both have successfully completed their quarantine period and have joined the Nursery Group at Samboja Lestari Forest School. How are they progressing in the...
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