Three Critically Endangered Orangutans Rescued from Illegal Captivity and Returned to Their Forest Realm
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Three Critically Endangered Orangutans Rescued from Illegal Captivity and Returned to Their Forest Realm
In a heartwarming milestone for great ape conservation, Mary, a rescued orphaned orangutan, has been released into the jungles of Borneo following rehabilitation. After spending four years at the Bornean Orangutan Rescue Alliance (BORA) Rescue and Rehabilitation Center learning how to survive independently in the jungle, she has been allowed to return to her home […] The post Three Critically Endangered Orangutans Rescued from Illegal Captivity …
YUYUN: JOURNEY TO RECOVERY AND A NEW HOME ON THE ISLAND
Yuyun is an orangutan who has lived on Island #0 at Samboja Lestari for a long time, sharing her space with her fellow orangutan, Jeffrey. Previously, Yuyun had faced numerous health challenges, including suffering from Orangutan Respiratory Disease Syndrome (ORDS) and exhibiting abnormal behaviour, such as frequently regurgitating her food. Despite her challenging health history, Yuyun managed to adapt well to life on the island, leading a peac…
After 25 years there is a big move in the shelter on Borneo. The orangutans need support to survive in the rainforest.
Animal relocation to Borneo: Almost 250 rescued orangutans from a well-known protection centre have been relocated to a new station. Reason: In the area of the old rescue center Nyaru Menteng, which has been in existence for over 25 years, a municipal urban forest is transformed into a recreation area. "This means many human visitors - not ideal for an orangutan rehabilitation center", said the organization BOS (Borneo Orangutan Survival).

Many orangutans on Borneo need help. In a shelter they learn how to survive in the rainforest. Now, after 25 years, there was a big move. What happened?
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