The forest fires in Borneo are the worst in a decade, affecting both humans and animals. Several orangutans have been rescued from the blazes – among them Novita, who was trapped high up in a tree. In late September, a female orangutan was discovered high up in a tree. The […]

Forest fires are currently raging across Borneo and are expected to continue for several months to come. The consequences are severe for both people and orangutans, making the work of the local fire patrols crucial. Borneo is on fire. Forests and land are burning, and smoke is slowly enveloping the […]

We already knew that orangutan babies stay with their mothers for a long time. Now research shows that they also nurse for a significant part of that time. Orangutans are the mammals that breastfeed the longest. Now scientists have an idea of ​​how long: a full 6.5 years. The study, […]

A new study shows that the heavy rains and landslides that struck Sumatra in late 2025 cost the lives of 58 Tapanuli orangutans. This represents 7% of the species’ total wild population and could have serious consequences for its survival. When Cyclone Senyar hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra in […]

The orangutans arriving at rehabilitation centres often suffer not only from physical injuries but also from emotional wounds and trauma that can affect them for years. The staff at these centres work tirelessly to help the orangutans cope and recover. When we talk about mental health, we usually think about […]

Follow the post-release monitoring team into the rainforest on a day when they encounter one of the orangutans released at the end of 2025, Otan. The morning mist still hung lightly over the forest canopy as the Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team began their routine patrol in the Bemban River watershed, […]

An unusually strong variant of the weather phenomenon El Niño is developing and could hit Borneo’s rainforest with serious consequences before the end of the year. Save the Orangutan is therefore placing particular emphasis on being prepared for a severe forest fire season. Several climate scientists are warning that an […]

Great apes can mirror each other’s facial expressions and grimaces as part of a complex communication process. A new study sheds light on how this actually works. Orangutans and other great apes can do something very special. They replicate each other’s facial expressions, just like us humans do. Although this […]

Heavy rains and widespread flooding hit Sumatra at the end of last year. The effects were worsened by extensive deforestation, which has severely weakened the ecosystem and the disaster struck hard against people, orangutans and other wildlife. Save the Orangutan contributed to emergency relief efforts to help the local population. […]