BALI: THE SPIRIT OF AN ELDERLY SUN BEAR AT SAMBOJA LESTARI
Among the elderly residents of the sanctuary, Bali is one of the most remarkable. Today, Bali has reached the age of around 45 years, which is considered very old for a sun bear.
Today, Tuesday 28 July 2015, BOS Foundation CEO, Dr. Jamartin Sihite, received the GRASP - Ian Redmond Conservation Award in Kinabalu, Malaysia. This award was presented as recognizing his amazing work in orangutan reintroduction that continues to encourage innovation, inspire leadership and offer hope for the future of orangutans.
GRASP or the Great Apes Survival Partnership is an United Nations initiative committed to ensuring the long time survival of chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, and orangutans and their habitats in Africa and Asia.
This is the second year the GRASP presented award to individuals considered to have played a significant role in great apes conservation.
Jamartin Sihite – 2015 GRASP Ian Redmond Conservation Award (Photo credit: BOSF 2015)
Jamartin Sihite – 2015 GRASP Ian Redmond Conservation Award (Photo credit: BOSF 2015)
Jamartin Sihite – 2015 GRASP Ian Redmond Conservation Award (Photo credit: BOSF 2015)
This year, the GRASP presents award to 4 recipients with Dr. Sihite as the only recipient from Asia. Great ape expert Ian Redmond OBE, presented the 2nd GRASP Conservation Awards to Dr. Jamartin Sihite
Congratulations, Dr. Sihite!
Among the elderly residents of the sanctuary, Bali is one of the most remarkable. Today, Bali has reached the age of around 45 years, which is considered very old for a sun bear.
Every April 22, millions of people across the world take a moment to realise something simple yet profound: the Earth is our shared home.
On September 13, 2015, a two-year-old female orangutan began a long journey back to Indonesia. The young orangutan was later named Moza.
