WE CARE FOR SUN BEARS!
In addition to caring for and rehabilitating orangutans, the BOS Foundation also takes care of a large number of sun bears. The sun bears at the Samboja Lestari Rehabilitation...
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 addition to caring for and rehabilitating orangutans, the BOS Foundation also takes care of a large number of sun bears. The sun bears at the Samboja Lestari Rehabilitation...
We currently take care of 71 sun bears at our Sun Bear Sanctuary in Samboja Lestari, East Kalimantan. Previously, a number of sun bears were also housed at our Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Central Kalimantan.
Even though our program mainly focuses on orangutan conservation, the BOS Foundation also supports other victims of deforestation, the sun bears.
On October 17 th, the Nyaru Menteng Medical Team were busy preparing for surgery on a 5 month old baby.
"Fwooot .... fwooot ... fwooot ..." sounded a whistle blown by Aliyas. Immediately Upon hearing the whistle, a group of sun bears (Helarctos malayanus) ran to the enclosure’s door, waiting for it to open. Aliyas the technician pulled the...