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MOZA’S JOURNEY FROM KUWAIT TO MOTHERHOOD ON KAJA ISLAND
Moza the orangutan has had a long journey back to the wild. Now on a pre-release island, she’s a mother!
MOZA’S JOURNEY FROM KUWAIT TO MOTHERHOOD ON KAJA ISLAND
Moza the orangutan has had a long journey back to the wild. Now on a pre-release island, she’s a mother!
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DAYAK, THE TALE OF THE DOMINANT MALE ORANGUTAN IN TUANAN
In the Tuanan Research Station, wild male orangutans move through the canopy...
SOCIAL INTERACTIONS BETWEEN ORANGUTANS AND OTHER SPECIES
Do you remember the story of Sally and her little furry friend? That simple...
ROY BEGINS HIS NEW LIFE AT NYARU MENTENG
Roy, a young male orangutan estimated to be around two years old, is now...
A STANDOUT TEENAGER IN BUKIT BATIKAP PROTECTION FOREST
Just like humans, orangutans go through various life stages: from infancy and...
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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: Conserving Health, Heritage, and Livelihoods. This theme highlights the vital role of medicinal and aromatic plants in supporting human health, preserving traditional knowledge, and sustaining...
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 Research & Biodiversity–Post Release Monitoring (PRM) Team of PT. RHOI had the opportunity to document the presence of a Crimson-winged Woodpecker (Picus puniceus). This brief encounter serves...
AN INTERVIEW WITH GEORGE TERRY: A YOUNG ENVIRONMENTALIST
George Terry may have just turned 11, but he’s been an orangutan ally for some time. For his seventh birthday, he asked for donations to BOS-UK rather than gifts. For his 11th birthday, he chose to do the same again. The amazing friends and family who helped George...
RUBBER TREES AS A COMMUNITY HERITAGE
Following the successful collaboration on the sustainable use of sugar palm trees, the Community Development Division at Samboja Lestari has expanded a similar initiative through a partnership focused on the utilization of rubber trees within the Samboja Lestari area....
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...
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