Borneo Orangutan Survival USA

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#TBT Onyer's first days at #OrangutanJungleSchool! He's come so far, but still has a way to go before he can experience rainforest freedom. Please help him on his way by sponsoring him here 👉 bos-usa.org/project/onyer

Moza was illegally trafficked to Kuwait and was repatriated to Indonesia in July 2015. Despite her traumatic experience, Moza graduated from Orangutan Jungle School, was moved to a pre-release island, and is now a mother to Minho! 👉 bos-usa.org/mozas-journey-…

Every orangutan in our rehabilitation center has a unique and powerful story of survival. Some have lost their mothers, others their homes, yet each one fights for a second chance to live freely in the wild 🌿🦧 Photo of Nia

A little BTS of our Wildlife in Focus trip 📸🦧 Enjoy workshops, an Orangutan Sanctuary tour, a Sunbear Sanctuary tour, a Jungle Day Trek, a Canopy Bridge trip, a River Cruise, and more! Plus, organic meals. 🍃 Reserve your spot 👉 experienceborneo.org/wildlife-in-fo…

You may remember Winey from a sweet video where she was playing with a macaque in Forest School. She's now completed #OrangutanJungleSchool, and is preparing for a life in the wild on Badak Kecil pre-release Island! #IslandUpdate

Little Selfie was illegally kept as a pet before being surrendered to the local BKSDA officers. She's now exploring Forest School at Nyaru Menteng with curiosity, and every day's a fun day!

DYK orangutans inspired pole vaulting? Early explorers saw them bending trees to catapult themselves through the forest, and boom, a new sport was born!

An enormous mature orangutan, Dayak, calls the Tuanan Forest of Central Kalimantan home. He carries battle scars, but is unaffected by them, and was spotted moving through the canopy with remarkable strength and grace. READ MORE 👉 bos-usa.org/dayak-the-domi…

New rescue alert! 2-year-old Roy has arrived at Nyaru Menteng, having been surrendered by a citizen. He's overweight due to an inappropriate diet given during his captivity, but thankfully, Roy's active and full of energy. READ MORE 👉 bos-usa.org/roy-begins-his…

"You Asked, We Answered!" You asked for photos of Beni, and here he is! We'll always answer requests when we can, so if you'd like an update on an orangutan, give us their name in the comments below, and we'll see what we can do! 🧡 #OrangutanJungleSchool

Join Jeni at Orangutan Jungle School as she works her way through Forest School, and back to the wild 🦧 Get the behind-the-scenes view via quarterly updates and photos by sponsoring her today! 👉 bos-usa.org/project/jeni

Adult male orangutans have large home ranges and live solitary lives. In contrast, females and juveniles frequently get together. Read about orangutan party time here! 🥳 👉 bos-usa.org/social-interac…

Bujang lives on a Sanctuary Island at Samboja Lestari, and as you can see, his food delivery is a source of huge excitement! #Relatable 🍌

RIP Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas. Prof. Dr. Galdikas isn't just a pioneer; she was a faithful guardian of the orangutans and their forest home. For decades in Borneo, she chose to stay, protect, and fight for the future of the species that depends on all of us. Thank you, Biruté 🧡

Happy World Bear Day! Did you know that BOSF also cares for over 70 sun bears at Samboja Lestari? These may be the smallest bears in the world, but they have some of the biggest personalities ❤️

Do you have a question about orangutans, but haven't had the chance to ask? Here's your chance, fire away, and we'll do our best to answer!

Did you know that 2.1 billion people live without access to safe water? Savour every drop, and please save water when you can! #WorldWaterDay

Spring has sprung, and we hope that, like Lesley, you have time to get out and enjoy the flowers! 💐

At BOSF, everything that can be recycled is put to good use, from hessian sacks to big plastic items. Here, Onyer is retrieving a treat from an old container. Please recycle to help save our precious planet! #GlobalRecyclingDay