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...
DIPTEROCARP FORESTS: A NATURAL HOME FOR BORNEAN ORANGUTANS
Dipterocarp forests are among the most majestic tropical ecosystems in Southeast Asia. Characterized by towering tree species from the Dipterocarpaceae family, these forests are more than just carbon sinks or biodiversity hotspots—they are vital habitats for some of...
MUSHROOMS AND HONEY: SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community development efforts continue to be carried out by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS Foundation) through various sustainable initiatives. One of the flagship programs run by the community development team is the cultivation of honey bees and...