Relocation of Wild Orangutans Often Threatens Their Survival: Study

Relocation of Wild Orangutans Often Threatens Their Survival: Study

Authorities in Indonesia and Malaysia frequently relocate wild orangutans, which can leave them hungry, lost and in conflict with established residents. Many displaced orangutans make the journey back home, sometimes over 60 miles to the areas where they were raised. According to a new study, there are several reasons for orangutan relocation: If they are found to be feeding on or damaging crops or are presumed likely to do so; deemed a risk to …

RELOCATION OF THE CENTRE AT NYARU MENTENG: A STEP TOWARDS BETTER CONSERVATION

As part of the commitment to implementing animal welfare principles, the Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre has been relocated to a new site. This move marks an important step in ensuring that orangutans undergoing rehabilitation can learn and develop more effectively in a supportive environment. Previously, the Nyaru Menteng rehabilitation facility was situated in an area that has now been designated as a communal urban forest. While the urban…