A forest fire that came within just one kilometre of YIARI's Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, is now under control. But, its proximity to the centre has left staff deeply concerned about what may lie ahead.
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Young Randy has been given a second chance to learn the ways of the wild through our groundbreaking surrogacy programme, which has successfully partnered him with Seponti.
A recent feature-length article in The Guardian highlights the complex realities of orangutan conservation in Indonesia and the difficult, often high-stakes decisions, faced by frontline conservation teams working to protect this…
On 23 April an orangutan was successfully moved from a plantation area in the Kayong Utara Regency to a more natural environment in Gunung Palung National Park, thanks to a collaborative effort between YIARI, several government…
The illegal pet trade remains one of the slow lorises’ greatest threats. This critically endangered species is poached from the wild and sold in animal markets or online, often subjected to extreme cruelty, including the brutal removal…
Forests across Indonesia face increased fire risk this year as climate scientists forecast a strong El Niño event in 2026, with some discussions referring to it as a “Super” or “Godzilla” El Niño.
Climate experts warn that the weather pattern known as El Niño could drive extreme weather and record-breaking temperatures in 2026.
A young male baby orangutan has been rescued from where he was being kept illegally in the Sayan illegal gold mining (PETI) area, Riam Dadap Village, Hulu Sungai District, Ketapang, West Kalimantan. Thanks to the West Kalimantan Natural…
Slow lorises, small nocturnal primates, are facing a growing crisis in Indonesia. As forests are fragmented by human development, these endangered animals are forced to travel along power lines, often now the only route between isolated…
As the world prepares to mark International Slow Loris Day on September 13th, the West Java Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BBKSDA) and the Ujung Kulon National Park Authority (BTNUK) have joined forces to release eight…
On International Primate Day (September 1, 2025), we're sharing a story which highlights the profound connection and shared DNA between humans and primates. Orangutans share around 98% of our DNA and a bond that transcends species and…
