In Conversation: A day in the life of an Orangutan Foundation veterinarian

In Conversation: A day in the life of an Orangutan Foundation veterinarian

There is never a dull moment for an Orangutan Foundation veterinarian… from rescuing sun bears to midnight visits to the local hospital as to not alarm residents, in this ‘In Conversation’, we catch up with Dr. Wawan and Dr. Dimas.

Orangutan Stories: Welcome to Amel – but what happens to the mothers of orphaned orangutans?

Kept in a small enclosure for eleven years, we hope it is not too late for twelve-year-old Amel to learn how to be an independent orangutan. But Amel’s story highlights a deeper issue - what truly happens to the mothers of orphaned orangutans?

Orangutan Stories: Sony lends a helping hand to his sibling!

Orangutans are a semi-solitary species, rarely interacting as adults. But wild orangutan Sony has been seen helping his younger brother navigate the canopies whilst their mother is not around - an extremely unusual interaction!

Drones taking flight for habitat protection

The use of drones has been on the rise - they have become critical in conservation, enhancing our habitat protection efforts and changing the way we work.

Peat swamp forests: the critical home to the orangutan

Peat swamp forests support unique biodiversity not found anywhere else on earth - but less known is their critical role for our planet in mitigating climate change. With over 80% of peatlands already destroyed, we must do our part to protect those that remain… before it’s too late.

Orangutan Stories: Finding a mate as a semi-solitary species

All living things - including orangutans - have an innate drive to meet their biological needs; water, food, oxygen, and shelter are all key to surviving in the forest. But what about the drive to reproduce? Learn how this semi-solitary species finds a mate in the forest.

Orangutan Stories: Death and Birth - The Circle of Life in the Wild

Death and birth are natural parts of the circle of life. Unfortunately, this month we were devastated by the passing of one of the infants in Lamandau Wildlife Reserve. But, we welcome three new pregnancies in the wild.

2024 highlights: A look back on our conservation achievements together for orangutans, forests, and people

Orangutans, biodiversity, forest, research, and fundraising. A look back at the critical conservation success we have had together in 2024.

Orangutan Stories: The return of Andy!

The reappearance of long-lost orangutan, Andy! In this orangutan story we explore where Andy has been, as well as his unusual upbringing as an adopted orangutan.

Orangutan Stories: Exploring Food in the Forest

Orangutan Stories:  Exploring Food in the Forest

Orangutans consume a variety of food from the forest to support their large size. Being arboreal species gives them access to the food they need to sustain their body size.

Orangutan Stories: The Art of Nest-Building

Orangutan Stories: The Art of Nest-Building

Orangutans are arboreal mammals who are known not only as forest gardeners, but as forest architects, with magnificent nest building abilities. These primates spend their days climbing, foraging for food, and brachiating through the forest canopy. Afterwards, they build a new nest every single night to sleep in.