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Eye Surgery for Jeje
Most of the orangutans that end up at our rehabilitation centres arrive in poor health, with some suffering from severe diseases or disorders that require special care or treatment. Jeje is one of them. He was... View Article
Last chance to register for ‘Eyes of the Orangutan’!
Today, Sunday, 22 August, at 19:00 AEST, you have the one-off chance to view the exclusive online premiere of the documentary ‘Eyes of the Orangutan’ – a captivating exploration of the dark world of modern wildlife... View Article
Save the date and register now!
We have planned two exclusive online events for you – exciting opportunities you don’t want to miss. On Thursday, 19 August, 18:00 AEST, we would like to celebrate International Orangutan Day with you. Join us for our three-hour... View Article
Romance in the rain
‘Crack!’, went the sound of a broken twig, stopping our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team from Camp Nles Mamse in the Kehje Sewen Forest, East Kalimantan, in their tracks! Tasked with observing and collecting data on the... View Article
Newest rescue is an old face
When orangutans lose their habitat through deforestation, they have to look for food elsewhere. This can cause problems if an orangutan enters a residential area, as happened on 6 June this year. That day, the East... View Article
Vet team busier than ever
The job of caring for around 120 orangutans and 70 sun bears is a huge challenge – moreover, amid a pandemic. Yet, our veterinary team at the Samboja Lestari Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in East Kalimantan keeps... View Article
Big baby steps
Do you remember our rescued baby orangutans Aiko, Ramangai and Onyer? We have wonderful news: All three completed their quarantine period and are now in the Nursery Group. Here the youngsters learn how to climb trees... View Article
Learning the ropes of observation
At our orangutan release sites and on our pre-release islands, the BOS Foundation employs special monitoring teams. They conduct regular observations and collect data on how released orangutans are adjusting to their new environment. The data... View Article
The power of the hornbill
The hornbill is a perfect example of how tight nature and culture are interwoven. The unique bird with its brightly coloured and distinctively shaped bill not only helps to maintain the quality of forest ecosystems; it... View Article
Eating, wrestling, socialising
We are still overjoyed that we could return another seven orangutans to their true home in the Bornean rainforest. Back from the long journey, our release team revealed more details, which we can’t wait to share... View Article
Seven more went wild
We are thrilled to announce, that we have successfully released an additional seven orangutans into the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park (TNBBBR) in Central Kalimantan last week. This is the 37th release from our Nyaru... View Article
Family party
Recently, our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team from Nles Mamse Camp, in the Kehje Sewen Forest, East Kalimantan, spotted three orangutans building nests only a few minutes’ hike from camp. What makes it so unique: It was... View Article
Desi’s wild encounter
When our Post Release Monitoring team recently observed female orangutan Desi, they made an exciting discovery. Desi is currently the only rehabilitated orangutan living on the pre-release island of Juq Kehje Swen in East Kalimantan. The... View Article
Orangutan Jungle School stars start life on a pre-release island
Last month marked an important moment for eight orangutans at our Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Central Kalimantan. They finally entered the pre-release stage of rehabilitation – the last step on their journey to freedom.... View Article
Playdate in the jungle
What a day for our Post Release Monitoring (PRM) team! During their regular observations in the forest, they recently spotted three mother-infant pairs in one spot: Lesan and her daughter Ayu, Sayang and her daughter Padma,... View Article
Jeffrey’s journey to freedom
Jeffrey, a 23-year-old male orangutan, has been living on a pre-release island for over a year now. So it is a perfect time to give you an update on how he is doing. Before we could... View Article
Jungle looks
We have stunning new images right out of the Bornean rainforest for you. These snapshots are not just valuable insights into the life of our released orangutans, they are also evidence of the abundance of species... View Article
Survey on bikes
When we release orangutans to the Bornean rainforest or a pre-release island, we need to make sure they find enough natural food. Therefore, we not only monitor them and make sure they are healthy and adapting... View Article
Stuck in the jungle
Have you ever wondered how our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) Team in East Kalimantan transports all their equipment through the Bornean rainforest? To say the least, it’s challenging. It’s a long journey to reach our two camps... View Article
Three babies rescued
Just last week, we informed you about our first rescue of the year. Shortly after, we were involved in three more orangutan rescues in Central Kalimantan. The three orangutans – Onyer, Ramangai, and one who has... View Article
Our first rescue of the year
In cooperation with the Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), we recently carried out our first rescue mission of the year. An adult male orangutan needed our help. We had received some information about this... View Article
Did you know we observe birds?
Pre-release islands are the university for our rehabilitated orangutans. Before their release to the wild, every Forest School graduate has to prove and hone their learned skills on one of our human-made islands. As a forested... View Article
Another Baby!
The ultimate goal of all of BOS Foundation’s reintroduction efforts is to establish populations of orangutans who are self-sufficient, have babies and raise them to independence. Therefore, the best marker of success for us is when... View Article
Starting Strong
After the successful release of Freet, Juve, and Britney on 18 February, our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team from Lesik Camp in the Kehje Sewen Forest of East Kalimantan has found renewed vigour and is starting strong!... View Article
Desi learns from the best
The BOS Foundation’s RHO Program team stationed at the Juq Kehje Swen Pre-Release Island in East Kalimantan conducts regular patrols to secure the island and collects observational data on orangutans. The individuals placed on the island... View Article
Nonstop to freedom
Get ready for some fantastic news! We have started to release orangutans again. After almost one year in lockdown, we safely and successfully released ten orangutans back to the Bornean rainforest. From our centre in Central... View Article
Our Big Boy Beni!
Where to start when talking about everybody’s darling, Beni? He is the megastar of the award-winning documentary series ‘Orangutan Jungle School’. He has fans all around the globe who follow the daily video posts on his... View Article
Free Dilla
We have great news: Orangutan Jungle School star Dilla, together with her female friends Mawas and Jeliva, has been released on the Badak Kecil Orangutan Sanctuary Island! We are delighted to report the safe and successful... View Article
“In worst case, we jump!”
Our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team at Lesik Camp, in the Kehje Sewen Forest of East Kalimantan, has a plethora of stories to tell. Observing released orangutans is never dull. Since orangutans are extremely intelligent great apes... View Article
Help Yordanka and Co. return to their islands!
Besides protecting our orangutans and staff from COVID-19, we are currently facing another challenge. Before 2020 came to an end, our team at the Samboja Lestari Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre found themselves preoccupied with an unexpected and... View Article
Papa a beacon of hope
Not every orangutan resident of the BOS Foundation’s rehabilitation centres will have the opportunity to return to a natural forest where they can live wild and free. There are several individuals who, due to various reasons,... View Article
Mardianto’s 15-Year-Challenge
You might have seen the #10YearChallenge on social media, where people upload two photos of themselves, taken ten years apart. The ‘challenge’ typically highlights just how much an individual’s appearance has, or has not, changed over... View Article
A review and a big THANK YOU
2020 has been an unusually challenging year for everyone. All around the world, we lost loved ones, jobs and our way of life. However, despite the hurdles we’ve been up against, the support from you, our... View Article
Malika and the strange noise
Orangutans, much like their human relatives, each have their own unique personality. Some are friendly and have a playful character, while others are more serious or aloof and like to be left alone. Malika, a 5-year-old... View Article
The gift of a second chance
It’s almost Christmas, and if you are still looking for a unique gift, sit back, relax – and browse through our shop. Check out our instant gifts, adopt an orangutan, or donate directly. Every gift you... View Article
Rachel’s brave steps towards independence
Orangutans acquire many important skills throughout the rehabilitation process. They must learn how to identify trees, climb them, and build nests in them, in addition to the very foundational skills of how to forage for food... View Article
