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 early September of last year, our monitoring team conducted nest-to-nest observations on Desi, a female orangutan residing on Juq Kehje Swen Island. The team, consisting of Aluna, Ubay, Rustam, and Erik, had been preparing since the morning to...
On a scorching day in February at Nyaru Menteng’s Forest School in Central Kalimantan, some students from Group 4 discovered the ultimate way to cool down. Monte was the first to find a refreshing mud puddle nearby and without wasting any time...
The Kehje Sewen Forest is rich in natural resources, like the tengkaras tree, or agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis). Agarwood is highly sought after and sold as a raw material in the production of perfumes. However, due to overexploitation...
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...
