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BEYOND RELEASE –THE CARE CONTINUES

A release into the wild is often seen as the final chapter in an orangutan’s rehabilitation journey; however, for our Post Release Monitoring (PRM) teams, it is not. Discover what it takes to track a released... View Article

PROTECTING PEATLANDS: A WIN-WIN FOR ALL

In partnership with the Sebangau National Park, BOS is launching its new Sebangau Program. The goal is to safeguard vital peat-swamp forests, which are home to more than 6,000 wild orangutans. Peatland ecosystems are among the... View Article

CARING FOR NATURAL HERITAGE AND HEALTH

World Wildlife Day 2026 carries the theme ‘Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage, and Livelihoods’. It highlights the vital role of these plants in supporting human health, preserving traditional knowledge, and sustaining the livelihoods of... View Article

KOPRAL’S RECOVERY

Do you remember Kopral, the orangutan with no arms? He is our superhero when it comes to determination, resilience and a positive attitude. Last year, he seriously injured his right foot, which is extremely tragic for... View Article

DENTAL CARE FOR ORANGUTANS

Just like humans, orangutans also require proper dental care, including regular check-ups and specialized treatment. Recently, Herkules, one of the male orangutans in our rehabilitation centre, underwent a dental operation to address problems with his teeth,... 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

MYSTERIOUS NEIGHBOURS

Our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team recently searched for orangutans at Puncak Leke in the Kehje Sewen Forest when they caught sight of an unidentified animal. They looked closely at the curious creature and noticed it was... View Article