PEAT SWAMP FORESTS: A VITAL HAVEN FOR WILD ORANGUTANS
In Central Kalimantan lies Mawas, a vast expanse of peat swamp forest, home to one of the largest remaining populations of wild orangutans in the world.
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.
In Central Kalimantan lies Mawas, a vast expanse of peat swamp forest, home to one of the largest remaining populations of wild orangutans in the world.
At the Samboja Lestari Rehabilitation Centre, routine health checks are conducted every year to ensure the well-being of orangutans under care.
Josie is one of the female orangutans currently undergoing pre-release processes on Kaja Island.
A 1.5-year-old female orangutan was successfully rescued in Kuala Kurun and now under the care of the BOS Foundation’s medical team at the Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre.
On this Orangutan Day, let’s take a closer look at 10 fascinating facts that highlight how much orangutans resemble us.
