Since the establishment of BOS Australia in 2001, BOS Australia has been a vital part of the global network dedicated to saving orangutans. Through the combined efforts of the BOS Foundation, we rescue, rehabilitate, and whenever possible, release these incredible animals back into protected forests. These sanctuaries are safeguarded from human encroachment, poaching, and farming, ensuring the long-term survival of the species.
One of the pillars of BOS Australia's success has been the support from long-term partners like the King Living Foundation, who have made significant contributions to our efforts, particularly within the Samboja Lestari Sanctuary.
The partnership, which began in 2015, has led to the development of essential infrastructure projects, including a food truck for our sun bears, the construction of enclosures, and the support of our animal rehabilitation programs.
BOS Foundation, BOS Australia, and King Foundation supporting orangutan survival.
One of the most recent beneficiaries of the King Living Foundation’s generosity is Fleur, a sun bear under our care. When Fleur arrived at the Samboja Lestari Rehabilitation Centre in 2018, the team made efforts to socialize her with two other sun bears, but neither attempt was successful. This led to the difficult decision to separate her. Given her circumstances, Fleur was placed in the training facility, which is designed to house only one bear at a time. With support from King Living, a dedicated space was created for Fleur where she can live happily, safely, and comfortably without needing to compete with other bears.
The Orangutan Jungle School, supported by the King Living Foundation, focuses on the care of infant and juvenile orangutans, many of whom are orphans, so that these young orangutans learn the essential skills they need for their eventual release into the rainforest, where they truly belong.
The new infrastructure at Nyaru Menteng 2 will include facilities such as boardwalks for safe access, buildings for surrogate mothers and staff, feeding platforms, and a secure sleeping area for the young orangutans. Here, they will learn everything from finding and opening the varied foods the jungle offers, avoiding predators, to building secure nests for sleep.
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In collaboration with the Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University) and the University of British Columbia, a camera trap project aims to answer questions about the distribution of orangutans after being released in the Bukit Batikap Protection Fores
The Mawas Conservation Program is a proven model for large-scale forest restoration. With our project partner Weleda, our teams on the ground are actively assisting in the management of 309,000 hectares of peatland to reduce the risk of forest fires,
To complement the BOS Foundations wildlife conservation activities at Samboja Lestari, a new solar system now produces clean solar energy that will power the centre for years to come as well as contribute to the global shift towards renewable energy.
