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ECKY, KLAUS, AND FRANK ADVANCE TO FOREST SCHOOL LEVEL 2
Ecky, Klaus, and Frank have taken a major step closer to their ultimate release back into the wild.
ECKY, KLAUS, AND FRANK ADVANCE TO FOREST SCHOOL LEVEL 2
Ecky, Klaus, and Frank have taken a major step closer to their ultimate release back into the wild.
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ORANGUTANS SPOTLIGHTED IN PARLIAMENT
On the 6th of July, BOS UK and The ICCF* Group co-hosted “Connecting...
2027 ETAPE LOCH NESS – CYCLE FOR ORANGUTANS
Want to run to make a difference? We are actively recruiting cyclists to join...
KEEPING TRACK OF THEM AFTER THEY RETURN TO THE FOREST
A release into the wild is often seen as the final chapter in an orangutan’s...
DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT: TUESDAY, 23 JUNE
Just announced! Mark your diaries for this Tuesday, the 23rd of June at 14:30,...
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MOZA’S JOURNEY FROM KUWAIT TO MOTHERHOOD ON KAJA ISLAND
On September 13, 2015, a two-year-old female orangutan began a long journey back to Indonesia. The young orangutan was later named Moza. After being rescued from Kuwait, she was repatriated to Indonesia through a collaboration between the Directorate General of...
DAYAK, THE TALE OF THE DOMINANT MALE ORANGUTAN IN TUANAN
In the Tuanan Research Station, wild male orangutans move through the canopy with remarkable strength and grace. Among them is Dayak: a majestic flanged male whose broad cheek pads signal maturity, dominance, and excellent health. Dayak is easily recognized by a cleft...
SOCIAL INTERACTIONS BETWEEN ORANGUTANS AND OTHER SPECIES
Do you remember the story of Sally and her little furry friend? That simple story actually opens a wider window into our understanding of orangutan social behaviour. Although orangutans are often described as semi-solitary primates, they still possess both the need...
ROY BEGINS HIS NEW LIFE AT NYARU MENTENG
Roy, a young male orangutan estimated to be around two years old, is now undergoing rehabilitation at the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Central Kalimantan. Roy was found alone by a local resident who was on his way to go fishing, with no mother in...
A STANDOUT TEENAGER IN BUKIT BATIKAP PROTECTION FOREST
Just like humans, orangutans go through various life stages: from infancy and childhood to adolescence and adulthood. Each phase is marked by distinct characteristics and behavioural changes. Adolescence is one of the most fascinating stages, as orangutans begin...
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...
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