We are working hard to protect the Bornean orangutan and its habitat for future generations. Here are some of the ways we've helped develop a world where orangutans and nature thrive.
Up until the beginning of this year, Dilla was still enjoying adventures with Dius, a male orangutan from Badak Besar Island that our team temporarily placed on Badak Kecil Sanctuary Island, after he had managed to cross off the island several times.
While orangutans are referred to as frugivores, with fruit as their primary food source, they are recorded to be able to consume 2,000 different types of foods in the forest. In addition to fruit, orangutans also eat grasses, leaves, bark, flowers...
Every year, the BOS Foundation's two Orangutan Rehabilitation Centres - Nyaru Menteng and Samboja Lestari - take in rescued, orphaned orangutans. These orangutans must undergo a long rehabilitation process, spanning several years, before they are..
Correctly identifying orangutans during observations can be tricky! This is especially true if our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team is observing orangutans that have not been spotted for a long time,
One way to monitor and protect wildlife populations in their habitats is by collecting relevant data through observations and censuses. The BOS Foundation participates in an annual data collection activity that focused on waterbirds and wetlands.
