Our Vision
Our vision is a world where orangutans are free from the threat of extinction and can live in the wild, unharmed by humans.
back to their home.
our two sanctuaries.
The Problem
There are numerous threats to the viability of the remaining wild orangutan population in Indonesia and Malaysia. The primary threat is the loss of habitat with up to 80% of suitable forest in Indonesia and Malaysia having been lost in the past 20 years. Other threats, which often go hand-in-hand with the destruction of the rainforest, are the illegal pet trade and poaching.
Latest News
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ARE ORANGUTANS EMPATHETIC?
It was a usual day at the Nyaru Menteng Forest School, where young orangutans learn from one another while their human surrogate mothers look on from below. The treetop lessons are only interrupted momentarily for supplementary... View Article
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BEES TAKE OVER THE CAMP
Sweet, flavourful, and nutritious, honey is beloved by nearly everyone, but the same cannot be said for bees. As the season for bees comes to Camp Nles Mamse, our post-release monitoring team must be on high... View Article
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EMBRACING TRADITION AND SUSTAINABILITY
The Wehea Dayak Village, located in Kalimantan’s beautiful interior, showcases a uniquely preserved culture emphasising life in harmony with nature. The Wehea Dayak are indigenous people living in the Muara Wahau District of East Kutai Regency,... View Article
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A TALE OF RESILIENCE
Our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team at Camp Himba Pambelum in the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park finally spotted Suci again. Find out how the young female is doing. The PRM team was thrilled to encounter... View Article
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: WIWIK ASTUTIK
Meet Wiwik Astutik, BOS Foundation’s incredible Volunteer Facilitator. Her passion and love for orangutans are truly inspiring, and it all started almost 30 years ago with a ravaging forest fire. Since when have you been working... View Article
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FLEUR LOVES HER SOLITUDE
Fleur is one of the 75 sun bears in our care. She started her journey with the BOS Foundation at the Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre. However, in May 2018, we transferred her to more sun-bear-appropriate facilities... View Article
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HOW TO FIND A RELEASE FOREST
Careful consideration is essential when determining the release area for orangutans. One of the most important factors is ensuring that the forest is productive and its natural food sources can sustain an orangutan population far into... View Article
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SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR ALL
Every year on February 21, Indonesia celebrates National Waste Awareness Day. This occasion serves as an opportunity to improve public awareness of the importance of sustainable waste management for all and its critical role in preserving... View Article
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THE CURIOUS CHEEK-PADDER
Orangutans are also highly curious beings. Even though our Post-Release-Monitoring team is used to our red cousins’ inquisitive nature, a recent observation took them by surprise. Our PRM team at Camp Nles Mamse woke up to... View Article
Our Community
Our little orphaned #OrangutanJungleSchool students have many lessons to learn, but none is as thrilling as Predator Avoidance.
BOS Foundation's unique #forestschool in Borneo is a crucial component of our #conservation efforts, as it helps to prepare our little #orangutans for their future life in the wild.
Keep an eye out for an incredible #opportunity coming up soon to help our students get #backtoschool!
#SaveOrangutans #nature #love
10 hours ago
Very good students! They are very supportive of each other...
I just want to hug every single orangutan there are so cute especially baby ones one of my favourite animals ☺️
Love the way they support each other when they are afraid or uncertain.
Love the way you teach them these important skills. The way they put their arms around each other, so sweet 🧡
They look out for each other when there is danger about They are all so precious
Awwwww 🥰
Love how they quickly each grab a handful of fruit first, then scamper away. So cute
🤗🦧🦧🦍🦍🐒🐒🐵🐵🦧🦧🦍🦍🐵🐵🐒🐒🍀🍀🍀🙏🏻🍀🍀🍀🥰🍀🍀🍀🙏🏻
Are you up for a #challenge? Join in and go #meatfree in May!
veganeasy.org/30-day-challenge/30-day-challenge-signup
As an #orangutan #conservation organisation, BOS Australia promotes a meat-free lifestyle that does not harm animals or contribute to #deforestation, #climatechange and the #pollution of rivers and oceans.
#areyouready to give it a try?
@no_meat_may #SaveOrangutans #savetherainforest #nature #vegan
1 day ago
i eat mainly vegetarian, i prefer it ,
It's Alba's rescue #anniversary!😍
It was an international #sensation when we rescued the only known #albino #orangutan on 29 April 2017.
After receiving a tip about a caged orangutan, the BOS team found her kept as a pet in a village.
Alba spent almost two years in our Nyaru Menteng centre before we returned her to #OrangutanFreedom on 19 December 2018.
Check out this beautiful video of our beloved Alba!
orangutans.com.au
#SaveOrangutans #wildlifeconservation #love #nature #MondayMotivation #notapet
2 days ago
Yes, I remember beautiful Alba. Hope she's doing well on her Forrest release Island. Would love to see a current picture of her.😊
Has anyone spotted her lately?
l remember seeing this on TV and big benny
Yes she was so intelligent . Fell in love with her on the show . Hope she is still doing well ❤️
How is Alba now?
Thank you, so very much, for saving this BEAUTIFUL Girl!
Precious so beautiful those lovely blue eyes x
Alba is a beautiful name!!!!! Love her!
WOW gods beautiful animal ❤️. A beautiful albino , sweet 🎂.
How is Alba doing now? Did she have a baby?
Beautiful Alba 🤍
Such a unique and beautiful Alba
Beautiful, and those eyes Amazing
She is so special❤️❤️
Alba is beautiful a beautiful ice blue eyes💖💖💞
What a beautiful lady. Xx
Thankyou for saving her life
What a beautiful beautiful girl 💖💖
Thank you. 💗💗💗💗
Mother Nature pets saved 😊😁
Thank you for all you do
she is so special
She’s beautiful !💗
She is so sweet 🥹
Alba's story immediately antered in my heart 💖
Do #orangutans demonstrate #empathy and understand the #emotions of others?🤔
Find out why we recently had to end #OrangutanJungleSchool lessons early. You will be #surprised!💞
orangutans.com.au/news/are-orangutans-empathetic
#sundaysurprise #ScienceSunday #SaveOrangutans
3 days ago
#DidYouKnow that when uncomfortable or afraid, #orangutans will purse their lips together to make a smacking sound called a 'kiss-squeak'?
orangutans.com.au
#SaveOrangutans #nature #love #conservation #FridayFacts
5 days ago
Yes
Stephanie Stenta-James
wonderful face
Enjoy a relaxing #anzacday!
What are your plans? Are you baking #anzacbiscuits?
orangutans.com.au
#SaveOrangutans
7 days ago
Ouch!! Our Post-Release Monitoring team at Camp Nles Mamseis is in pain and on high alert.
What is going on? Find out via the link:
orangutans.com.au/news/bees-take-over-the-camp
#beesting #bee #SaveOrangutans #conservation #nature #traditionalmedicine #WildWednesday
1 week ago
Bees!
Let's #JoinHands to honour and #Celebrate our remarkable #planetearth on this extraordinary day - #EarthDay.
It reminds us of the significance of #environmentalconservation and #Sustainability, urging us to unite and #TakeAction for a brighter future.
We are #StrongerTogether in our mission to create a more sustainable world for #orangutans and all other inhabitants of this beautiful planet.
How do you celebrate today?
orangutans.com.au
#SaveOrangutans #love #nature
1 week ago
Happy Earth Day, may we ALL do our bit
It needs to be a bigger deal, that’s for sure
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