With the release of Ben, an important milestone was reached for Save the Orangutan and our partnerorganization BOS Foundation. Ben became orangutan number 500 who now roams free in the rainforest. There comes a special time for orangutans in rehabilitation when they are to be transported to remote parts of […]

The European Parliament has adopted a law to combat deforestation and degradation of forests. Companies must now document that goods imported to the European market cannot be linked to the clearing or degradation of forests. It is a well-known fact that our consumption in the West contributes to forests being […]

Mankind have used drugs and other substances since the dawn of time to get into a different state of mind. But new research suggests that orangutans and other great apes like to put themselves in a similar state. A recent British study shows that not only people like to change […]