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UNDERSTANDING ORANGUTAN MENTAL HEALTH
When we talk about mental health, we usually think about humans – trauma, grief, depression, and healing. But what if we told you that orangutans can experience these things too?
UNDERSTANDING ORANGUTAN MENTAL HEALTH
When we talk about mental health, we usually think about humans – trauma, grief, depression, and healing. But what if we told you that orangutans can experience these things too?
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Read about our latest releases with engaging stories, on the ground footage and incredible imagery.
ORANGUTAN MONITORING EXPEDITION AND BIODIVERSITY INVENTORY IN KEHJE SEWEN FOREST
Behind the dense canopy of Kehje Sewen Forest, there is a group of people who...
PROBOSCIS MONKEY: THE LONG-NOSED PRIMATE OF KEHJE SEWEN FOREST
An exciting encounter occurred when our Biodiversity–Post Release Monitoring...
EARTH DAY 2026: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET
Every April 22, millions of people across the world take a moment to realise...
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES TO CONSERVATION IN BORNEO
Protecting orangutans doesn’t start in the forest alone. It starts with the...
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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...
TEMON & LAHEI BREAK THE JUNGLE RULES
Do you remember the story of Temon and Lahei, the duo who once disappeared from Forest School? These little adventurers have returned with another astonishing chapter. Unlike most of their peers, they completed their Forest School lessons much faster than expected and...
WHY THE SMALLEST BEAR DESERVES BIG PROTECTION
When people think of bears, the image that usually comes to mind is that of large and powerful creatures such as grizzlies or polar bears. Yet in Southeast Asia lives the smallest bear in the world - the sun bear (Helarctos malayanus). The sun bear is the tiniest of...
MEET THE STARS OF ORANGUTAN JUNGLE SCHOOL: BENI, VALENTINO, BUMI & CINTA
For fans of Orangutan Jungle School, some names stand out more than others; orangutans whose personalities, antics, and courage have captured hearts around the world. Beni, Valentino, Bumi, and Cinta are more than just TV stars; they are survivors, learners, and...
KOPRAL’S RECOVERY AND ADAPTATION IN THE SOCIALIZATION COMPLEX
Do you still remember the story of Kopral, who went through the recovery process for his leg? Since Kopral was moved to the Socialization Enclosure last year, his movements have become noticeably more active. Previously, in the Individual Enclosure, the limited space...
BABY ORANGUTAN RESCUED FROM KONGBENG ARRIVES AT SAMBOJA LESTARI
The Samboja Lestari Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre has welcomed a new resident. Last July, a female orangutan infant was successfully rescued by the Tenggarong Region II Conservation Section (SKW II) team of the East Kalimantan BKSDA. The rescue operation began with...
ENCOUNTERING A FLASH OF RED IN THE GREEN CANOPY
During a routine patrol in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park (TNBBBR), Central Kalimantan, our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team had the rare opportunity to observe a striking bird species, the Red-bearded Bee-eater (Nyctyornis amictus). This sighting highlights...
PEAT SWAMP FORESTS: A VITAL HAVEN FOR WILD ORANGUTANS
In Central Kalimantan lies Mawas, a vast expanse of peat swamp forest, home to one of the largest remaining populations of wild orangutans in the world. These unique ecosystems not only support incredible biodiversity but also play an essential role in climate...
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A graceful young female, who enjoys her independence and climbing tall trees.
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