THREE DAYS WITH MANGGO AND MELKI IN BUKIT BATIKAP PROTECTED FOREST
The Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team once again recorded interesting observations of orangutans living freely in the Bukit Batikap Protected Forest, Central Kalimantan. This time, the monitoring focused on a mother orangutan named Manggo and her offspring, Melki,...
OTAN: THE EXPLORER FROM THE UPPER BEMBAN RIVER
The morning mist still hung lightly over the forest canopy as our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team began their routine patrol in the Bemban River watershed, part of Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park (TNBBBR). In between these activities, the team also checked...
DAYAK, THE TALE OF THE DOMINANT MALE ORANGUTAN IN TUANAN
In the Tuanan Research Station, wild male orangutans move through the canopy with remarkable strength and grace. Among them is Dayak: a majestic flanged male whose broad cheek pads signal maturity, dominance, and excellent health. Dayak is easily recognized by a cleft...
A STANDOUT TEENAGER IN BUKIT BATIKAP PROTECTION FOREST
Just like humans, orangutans go through various life stages: from infancy and childhood to adolescence and adulthood. Each phase is marked by distinct characteristics and behavioural changes. Adolescence is one of the most fascinating stages, as orangutans begin...