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THE STORY BEHIND AN ORANGUTAN RELEASE
Behind the scenes of an orangutan release.
THE STORY BEHIND AN ORANGUTAN RELEASE
Behind the scenes of an orangutan release.
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BEHIND THE CONSERVATION: KEEPING ORANGUTAN HABITAT MONITORING OPERATIONS RUNNING AMIDST DELAYS
In recent months, heavy rainfall has severely deteriorated the road conditions...
ECKY, KLAUS, AND FRANK ADVANCE TO FOREST SCHOOL LEVEL 2
At Forest School, there is no academic calendar to dictate when an orangutan...
SEBANGAU PROGRAM: A CONCRETE STEP TO PROTECT PEATLANDS FROM EL NIÑO THREATS
As part of its ongoing conservation commitment, the Borneo Orangutan Survival...
ORANGUTANS SPOTLIGHTED IN PARLIAMENT
On the 6th of July, BOS UK and The ICCF* Group co-hosted “Connecting...
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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...
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...
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