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SNAPS FROM TRAPS

Since 2020, the BOS Foundation has worked with the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada and the Bogor Agricultural University to install camera traps in the Bukit Batikap Protected Forest.  Although they are called camera... View Article

MERYL IS FREE

We are thrilled to announce that on 10 November 2024, our beloved Meryl finally embraced her freedom in the wild after being released into Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park. The spirited female began her new... View Article

A HAVEN FOR UNRELEASABLES

Sanctuary Islands are not just islands; they offer life-changing opportunities for orangutans, who would otherwise be condemned to live in cages. Not all residents of the BOS Foundation’s rehabilitation centres can return to a natural forest... View Article

MEET OUR NEWEST SUN BEAR CUB

BOS Foundation’s Samboja Lestari Orangutan Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre is also a sanctuary for rescued sun bears. Recently, we welcomed a new arrival—a tiny sun bear cub named Andre, just around two months old. In early... View Article

HOW TO OBSERVE ORANGUTANS

Earlier this year, the BOS Foundation welcomed a wave of new personnel in three divisions: Post-Release Monitoring, Ecosystem Restoration–Forest Management & Development, and Ecosystem Restoration-Protection, Security, and Fire Management. Each division has its distinct roles and... View Article

MAMA SIGNE IS BACK

The Post-Release-Monitoring Team was thrilled to have finally sighted female Signe and her baby again. Discover how they are doing. It took over a year before Signe finally reappeared near the Camp Nles Mamse area in... View Article

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: JUDITH CURRAN

After four long years of anticipation, Orangutan Jungle School Series 3 is finally here. We are thrilled to get some exclusive insights from Judith Curran, the amazing creator of this award-winning documentary series. How excited are... View Article

TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE

Get ready! Our volunteer program in Borneo starts in October, and due to popular demand, we have just announced our second Trek for Orangutans, which is filling up quickly. We have great news for all the... View Article

NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES

Our dedicated team of excellent veterinarians is essential in our efforts to save orangutans from extinction. They are available 24/7, from when an orphaned or displaced orangutan arrives at one of our centres until they are... View Article

REST IN PEACE, ROMEO

We are heartbroken to share the passing of our beloved orangutan Romeo. It is an understatement to say that this Samboja Lestari resident will be greatly missed by our teams and all who have met him.... View Article

THE HEROES BEHIND THE SCENES

Who are the dedicated people who care for our orangutans and sun bears every day? Let’s get to know our amazing enrichment team at our rehabilitation centres in Samboja Lestari and Nyaru Menteng. One essential part... View Article

BEAR BUDDIES FOR LIFE

In 2023, we welcomed two male sun bear cubs to our Samboja Lestari Sanctuary. Bakar and Coki have lived together ever since. Bakar was rescued by the Wildlife Rescue Team of the East Kalimantan Natural Resources... View Article