ENCOUNTER WITH ORANGUTANS MERYL AND LYKKE
Post-release monitoring allows us to observe orangutans in the wild. Recent sightings of Meryl and Lykke in TNBBBR show both female orangutans actively foraging and displaying excellent nest-building skills.
The BOS Foundation’s centres are full to capacity, yet we continue to receive orphaned baby orangutans.
A male aged between 1-2 years was confiscated from a local resident of Samboja village on June 15 and brought to Samboja Lestari. He appeared to be in good condition.
Early this morning, our Nyaru Menteng centre received a male infant estimated to be about two months old. He was rescued from Tumbang Koling village in East Kotawaringin, Central Kalimantan, by a joint team from the Central Kalimantan BKSDA and COP.
Two More Baby Orangutans Arrive! (Photo credit: BOSF 2016)
Two More Baby Orangutans Arrive! (Photo credit: BOSF 2016)
Two More Baby Orangutans Arrive! (Photo credit: BOSF 2016)
He arrived in a very weak condition and the Nyaru Menteng medical team quickly comforted the scared little tot with milk and a warm blanket. He has since found comfortable in the loving arms of our senior vet on duty, Agus Fahroni.
The BOS Foundation will provide the best care possible and see these two darlings through the rehabilitation process, so someday they can return to the wild.
Post-release monitoring allows us to observe orangutans in the wild. Recent sightings of Meryl and Lykke in TNBBBR show both female orangutans actively foraging and displaying excellent nest-building skills.
Forest fires create a hidden crisis for wildlife. Beyond destroying habitats, smoke exposure threatens orangutans' health, restricts food and water, and violates core animal welfare principles across Kalimantan's ecosystems.
When forest fires strike, orangutans face a deadly fight for survival. Trapped atop a burning tree in Central Kalimantan, baby orangutan Novita was rescued through a joint emergency effort by BKSDA, BOS Foundation, TNI AD, and local residents.
