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.
The BOS Foundation works tirelessly to protect Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) and their habitats. The overall rehabilitation process - from the rescue of young orangutans to their eventual release - takes a long time, as they must first...
Agus is a large, cheek-padded male orangutan who was released in the Kehje Sewen Forest in 2013. With a body condition score in the normal range and big frame covered in long hair, Agus has thrived since returning to this natural habitat...
Our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team in the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park (TNBBBR) in Central Kalimantan, were happy to spot several orangutans together in a ‘party’ during observations in April of last year.
The ulin (Eusideroxylon zwagery) is a large, hardy tree native to Borneo that grows in lowland, tropical rain forests. It is dark in colour, is resistant to both termites and sea water, and is often referred to as the Bornean ironwood.
Orangutans have distinctive personalities and unique physical characteristics that make it easy for those who work with them every day to tell individuals apart from one another. Their body size, facial features, and...
