Orangutan Conservation

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

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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.

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

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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?

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

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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.

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Orangutan Stories: Exploring Food in the Forest

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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.

 

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