Jeni was badly injured during her time in captivity
Monyo was only 6 months old when he lost his mother
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Our Vision
Our vision is a world where orangutans are free from the threat of extinction and can live in the wild, unharmed by humans.
back to their home.
our two sanctuaries.
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Orangutans are on the brink of extinction. Help provide the care and rehabilitation
they need to return to the wild.
The Problem
There are numerous threats to the viability of the remaining wild orangutan population in Indonesia and Malaysia. The primary threat is the loss of habitat with up to 80% of suitable forest in Indonesia and Malaysia having been lost in the past 20 years. Other threats, which often go hand-in-hand with the destruction of the rainforest, are the illegal pet trade and poaching.
Latest News
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: WIWIK ASTUTIK
Meet Wiwik Astutik, BOS Foundation’s incredible Volunteer Facilitator. Her passion and love for orangutans are truly inspiring, and it all started almost 30 years ago with a ravaging forest fire. Since when have you been working... View Article
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FLEUR LOVES HER SOLITUDE
Fleur is one of the 75 sun bears in our care. She started her journey with the BOS Foundation at the Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre. However, in May 2018, we transferred her to more sun-bear-appropriate facilities... View Article
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HOW TO FIND A RELEASE FOREST
Careful consideration is essential when determining the release area for orangutans. One of the most important factors is ensuring that the forest is productive and its natural food sources can sustain an orangutan population far into... View Article
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SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR ALL
Every year on February 21, Indonesia celebrates National Waste Awareness Day. This occasion serves as an opportunity to improve public awareness of the importance of sustainable waste management for all and its critical role in preserving... View Article
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THE CURIOUS CHEEK-PADDER
Orangutans are also highly curious beings. Even though our Post-Release-Monitoring team is used to our red cousins’ inquisitive nature, a recent observation took them by surprise. Our PRM team at Camp Nles Mamse woke up to... View Article
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MUSHROOM EXTRAVAGANZA
Meet another fascinating species that shares the same ecosystem as orangutans. While its life is short, its unique appearance is truly unforgettable. The Bridal Veil Mushroom (Phallus indusiatus) is a type of fungus that grows solitary... View Article
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FINE FOREST FORAGERS
Orangutans, a species that spends most of their time in the trees, can consume a vast variety of foods. Their excellent climbing abilities enable them to obtain fruits and other food sources inaccessible to ground-dwelling animals.... View Article
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HELLO, GOODBYE
When our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team was recently on patrol, the canopy suddenly started rustling – and a surprising visitor appeared. It was Justin, a male orangutan released into the Kehje Sewen Forest in 2017. The... View Article
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MEMA GETS PROMOTED
At now seven years old, Mema is in the sub-adult development phase. This stage of her life comes with quite a few changes as she grows and matures. Find out how they manifest themselves in Mema’s... View Article
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Our Community
Need some #mondaymotivation?
Why don't you start planning your trip to #borneo today?
Become a BOS Australia #volunteer and support our #orangutan and #sunbear enrichment team in Samboja Lestari hands-on.
Click here for more information:
experienceborneo.org/orangutan-volunteer-program
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1 day ago
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I'll be back in Borneo in May...can't wait! 💙
Cant wait!
Omg i wish i could do this! 😍🥹
I wish I could, but don't think it would be appropriate for wheelchair users <3 <3 <3
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Teasing the babysitters in #OrangutanJungleSchool is the best. Some students, like our beloved Valentino, were notorious for their sense of #humour.
However, studying complex cognitive abilities related to humour has been primarily focused on humans.
Now, a #newstudy published in the journal 'Proceedings of the Royal Society B' is the first to define playful #teasing as a separate behaviour from play in #greatapes.
The researchers identified 18 different teasing behaviours, many intended to provoke a response or get the target's attention.
For example, it was common for teasers to repeatedly wave or swing a body part or object in the middle of the target's field of vision, hit or poke them, closely stare at their faces, disrupt their movements, or steal objects for no obvious functional purpose.
Read all about the latest findings here:
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2023.2345
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3 days ago
Very friendly
They are so funny trying to fish the little scrunchy out of her hair and take their hats😎❤️🦧
😁😄😆 so cute they are...!
I went there. The babies are so mischievous & love to tease the carers. Sitting watching them was a gift. Love love them all
My Valentino ❤️😄🇩🇰
My favourite teasing on Orangutan Jungle School was when the lass put her finger in the technise's ear to ensure he was aware of her presence! 🤣🤣🤣
So naughty I love this site
Marcel van Houtum
Think someone wants the carers hat
Hehehe smart and cute 🤣👌❤️
😂😂😂😂😂❤️
Tim Kuhlmann
Lol
Beaugiful
Callum Judd Slatter
They're so silly 🤣
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XOXO
Lionel Robinson
A #throwback to Monyo's first day at #OrangutanJungleSchool.
Now, Monyo is a curious and adventurous 5-year-old student in Forest School Group 3.
Will you support Monyo by adopting him?
If you sponsor him, you will receive quarterly updates on his progress and become a vital part of his rehabilitation journey to #OrangutanFreedom.
Adopt Monyo here: bit.ly/Adopt-an-Orangutan
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5 days ago
Best of luck ❤️❤️
Precious and adorable thanks for sharing
He is so cute love him x
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🥰🦧
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰
Oh my gosh. So adorable 😍
I adopted Monyo after Taymur went to pre-release island. Love to see the story!
Noam Splingard
Que lindos Dios mio!
My Boy ❤😍🥰
Riccardo Baroni 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 cariiiiii
Joy Saudé
❤️❤️
Ashley Boyd
Hermosos
Learning to be wild costs a lot of energy.
That's why our little students at #OrangutanJungleSchool eagerly await their fruit and veggie break.
orangutans.com.au
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6 days ago
I would eat the corn and cucumber 😋 🧡🦧🦧
So cute🥰🥰
So beautiful and so precious
😎 thanx
Lieblinge💚♥️💚♥️💚♥️
This #TravelTuesday, we want to share some travel-related facts about our red cousins.
Besides the distance they cover daily, it's interesting to note that Bornean orangutans typically travel alone or in small social groups of two females, their offspring, and, occasionally, an adult male.
Males and females only come together when breeding.
A male's home range, which typically spans 3.2 to 9.7 square kilometres, often overlaps with that of several females. However, not surprisingly, males can be quite aggressive towards other males and defend their territory fiercely.🦧
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1 week ago
#HappyMonday!
Whatever lies ahead of you this week, do it slowly, step by step, and remember to rest after you finish your task—just like our red cousins!🦧
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1 week ago
😎 thanx
Comfy bed
Bonne nuit
Great news! Our new season dates are out.
Start planning your two-week Enrichment #volunteer Tour today!
Available start dates: 6th October, 20th October, 3rd November, 17th November, 1st December 2024; 5th January, 19th January, 2nd February, 16th February, 2nd March, 16th March 2025.
#borneo is waiting for you!
Find more info here:
experienceborneo.org/orangutan-volunteer-program
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1 week ago
My best picture on our visit to BORNEO
Soon will met up for.. Discussed about my movie..
Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
Let's celebrate all the fantastic women driving change in #conservation and beyond!
While we can't recognise all our amazing female #OrangUtanWarrior by name, we would like you to meet one who embodies the #dedication, #passion and #love they all have in common.
Meet Wiwik Astutik, BOS Foundation's incredible #volunteer Facilitator, who has worked for BOS since 1999. We recently interviewed her for our newsletter #forestchatter.
bit.ly/Interview-Wiwik
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2 weeks ago
Lovely Wik!!!
One of a kind
Wiwik is great, so much fun. Loved our time volunteering with BOS.
YES AGREE! Miss you Wiwi! 🫶
Wiwik is the orangutan whisperer 🦧💚
🖕🤣🦧 iykyk