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SEBANGAU PROGRAM: A CONCRETE STEP TO PROTECT PEATLANDS FROM EL NIÑO THREATS
Sebangau National Park is one of the most important habitats for wild orangutans. Learn more about BOSF’s work to reforest this peatland ecosystem.
SEBANGAU PROGRAM: A CONCRETE STEP TO PROTECT PEATLANDS FROM EL NIÑO THREATS
Sebangau National Park is one of the most important habitats for wild orangutans. Learn more about BOSF’s work to reforest this peatland ecosystem.
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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,...
WHEN A SNARE ALMOST STOPPED HER LIFE
The Samboja Lestari Rehabilitation Center recently received another sun bear...
THREE DAYS WITH MANGGO AND MELKI IN BUKIT BATIKAP PROTECTED FOREST
The Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team once again recorded interesting...
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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...
A FRAGILE START BECOMING A STRONGER TOMORROW
In September 2025, the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre welcomed a new arrival. A young female orangutan was voluntarily handed over by a resident of Muara Teweh, North Barito Regency, Central Kalimantan. According to the local resident who found her, the...
HOW ORANGUTAN REHABILITATION STRENGTHENS CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Every year on November 5, Indonesia celebrates Hari Cinta Puspa dan Satwa Nasional (HCPSN) or National Flora and Fauna Love Day. This day is more than a commemoration. It is a reminder of our shared responsibility to safeguard Indonesia’s rich biodiversity. In line...
BRINGING ENVIRONMENTAL MESSAGES INTO THE FUTURE
The Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation remains committed to orangutan conservation efforts by involving local communities. Recently, our Community Development Team and Communications Team embarked on a long journey to reach several partner villages surrounding...
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