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JELAPAT THE STRATEGIST ORANGUTAN
Jelapat, one of the male orangutans residing on the Badak Kecil pre-release island in the Salat Island Group, displays an interesting pattern of behavior to observe.
JELAPAT THE STRATEGIST ORANGUTAN
Jelapat, one of the male orangutans residing on the Badak Kecil pre-release island in the Salat Island Group, displays an interesting pattern of behavior to observe.
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A CLOSER LOOK AT MANGGO AND MELKI IN BUKIT BATIKAP PROTECTION FOREST
Recognizing natural food sources is one of the essential skills orangutans...
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...
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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...
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...
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