This year, once again, several orphaned orangutans have arrived at the rehabilitation centres Nyaru Menteng and Samboja Lestari. They carry traumatic experiences – but also hope for a new future. Every year, young orangutans are brought to the rehabilitation centres. Many have lost their mothers and suffered both emotional trauma […]
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For the first time, researchers have documented a heartwarming case of a young female orangutan adopting her younger sister after they both lost their mother. The consequences of losing a mother at an early age can be catastrophic for a small animal. This is particularly true of orangutans, who, apart […]
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The rare Tapanuli orangutan has not been seen since Cyclone Senyar hit Sumatra in late November. Scientists fear that around 4% of all Tapanuli orangutans have died, which could have far-reaching consequences for the species’ conservation. Experts fear for the world’s most endangered great ape, the Tapanuli orangutan, which lives […]
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