News - November 2019
Massive male orangutan is found a new home in the Bornean rainforest after his habitat is destroyed by fire
26th November 2019

Widespread land and forest fires in Indonesia during the past few months have had a devastating impact on wildlife, causing many animals to lose their homes.Recently, our Orangutan Protection Unit (OPU) was called out to deal with an orangutan in an oil palm concession. Residents from Mayak Village... read more »
Orangutan shot and blinded in one eye is returned to the rainforest
22nd November 2019

The male orangutan of more than 20 years old was finally judged ready for release after being rescued on 20 September from the village of Tanjungpura, Muara Pawan District in Ketapang. At the time of his rescue, Junai’s condition gave serious cause for concern. He was very thin and he was blind in... read more »
