Do you remember the story of Hamzah crashing Lesan and Sayang’s party? It’s been two years since orangutan Sayang and her baby, along with Lesan and her offspring, last celebrated at Camp Lesik. Recently, they returned... View Article
We spoke with veterinarian and animal welfare specialist Dr Fransiska Sulistyo about the future of unreleasable orangutans. Could you tell our readers a little bit about your history with BOS? I graduated as a veterinarian in... View Article
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
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
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
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
We are thrilled to announce that we recently joined “Include a Charity”, a social change campaign that aims to encourage more Australians to pledge a charitable gift in their Will. Did you know that gifts pledged... View Article
While season 3 of Orangutan Jungle School is finally airing, we are thrilled to have added this season’s star to our adoption program. Please welcome Bumi. The seven-year-old arrived at our Nyaru Menteng centre on 18... View Article
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
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
Du, a repatriated female from Thailand, is a beacon of hope for our orangutan conservation efforts. She not only raised three of her own children but also adopted a baby boy from her best friend. Prepare... View Article
Another beloved orangutan from our adoption program is ready to enjoy true freedom in the Bornean rainforest. We are incredibly proud of Meryl and so thankful to her adopters who supported her during her nine-year rehabilitation... View Article
Researchers observed a male Sumatran orangutan self-treating his facial wound with a healing plant. Even though there is evidence of certain self-medication behaviours in animals, the evolutionary biologists from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior,... View Article
Please meet Amber Castle, BOS Australia’s new Orangutan Enrichment Volunteer Coordinator, who has vast experience and can’t wait to welcome you to Borneo. Are you excited about your new position? I am ecstatic to be appointed... View Article
Have you ever wondered how our forest schools resemble orangutans’ natural habitats? Let’s peek in and see! Sri Rahayu, BOS Foundation’s Surrogate Mother Coordinator at our Nyaru Menteng centre, and her fellow babysitters prepare for another... View Article
Meet Wiwik Astutik, BOS Foundation’s incredible Volunteer Facilitator. Her passion and love for orangutans are truly inspiring, and it all started almost 30 years ago with a ravaging forest fire. Since when have you been working... View Article
It was a moment we all have been waiting for. Three of our beloved adoption family members recently took a huge step on their rehabilitation journey. Taymur and Jelapat moved to Badak Besar Island to tackle... View Article
Every year, thousands of orangutans are displaced or killed due to mass deforestation, rampant forest fires, poaching for human consumption and the illegal wildlife trade. Whenever an orangutan survives their trauma or is reported captive, we... View Article
We have not one but two beautiful opportunities for you to support our cause this festive season and spread some cheer for our amazing red cousins. While we are celebrating each successful release, we must not... View Article
We are thrilled to report that we brought another twelve orangutans home. In mid-November, our parent organisation, the BOS Foundation, successfully conducted their 68th orangutan release as a monumental back-to-back airlifting operation. It was a long-planned... View Article
Michel Zwecker has been BOS Australia’s Philanthropy Manager for the past three years. He will soon be moving on, but before he leaves, we asked him to share some insights about his critical work. How vital... View Article
Meet Nur, the RHO Community Development Coordinator at BOS Foundation’s Orangutan Habitat Rehabilitation (RHO) programme in East Kalimantan. While her work is not directly with orangutans, Nur’s role significantly impacts BOSF’s orangutan reintroduction programmes. What does... View Article
Nothing is more boring than sitting behind bars in an enclosure and watching the day go by. But luckily, this is different for the orangutans in our care. Our enrichment team comes up with lots of... View Article
In our first release of 2023, the BOS Foundation team recently returned five orangutans to their wild home. It is one of those moments that still give us goosebumps: The second when one of our rehabilitated... View Article
Can you imagine how difficult it must be for an orangutan to climb trees, forage for food, and build nests – with no arms? Yet, Kopral makes it look easy. He is our superhero and one... View Article
