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I wanted to have a look at the latest BOS Foundation financial reports but the last one I can find is from 2021. https://www.orangutan.or.id/reports

I contacted them via mail but did not receive an answer yet.

Anybody knows why they didn't publish a new report for the other years?

Hello, I was wanting to donate to some Orangutan charities since they are my favorite animal. However, I am not sure which would be good to donate to. I just want to make sure they are trustworthy and know that my money is going to a good place. Thank you for all your answers.

Still my proudest project I’ve ever done

https://youtu.be/sVkVxUKNq2Y?si=_nXffrc8WLCVr9K8

I can't believe it happened :( they have a fundraiser

I’ll be in Malaysia in March and would love to see orangutans, but only if it’s morally justifiable.

Is this possible? Thanks for any advice

I've come to raise awareness about Habouba the orangutan and the difficult circumstances she’s enduring. After reaching out to the Borneo Orangutan Survival organization, I was given permission to share this.

Habouba has been going through abuse and cruelty in the name of entertainment. You may have seen a viral video of her putting on someone’s jacket and wearing it. While it may seem harmless at first glance, it’s just part of a much larger issue. For more information, please check this post.

https://preview.redd.it/nslm9tc7ln7e1.png?width=646&format=png&auto=webp&s=ed1bf3b6e72df031fea8edbe1b47c3558d3b7417

Orangutans should NEVER be treated as pets, placed in close contact with visitors, or exploited for entertainment.

Unfortunately, Habouba is not the only animal suffering at this “zoo.” Tigers and lions are malnourished, confined to tiny enclosures, and chained for petting encounters. Attractions that allow physical contact with animals are a clear violation of animal welfare standards.

Because this is a private for-profit zoo, addressing the situation is challenging. However, by spreading awareness, we can still make a difference. Every small action helps. Let’s speak up for Habouba and the other animals enduring these conditions.

So what can we do to help? 

• If you come across videos of Habouba, avoid interacting with them. Engaging with such posts only boosts their visibility and provides revenue to the creators. Instead, report these videos and help discourage such behavior.
• Avoid at all costs sharing posts of primates being subjected to unnatural behavior such as wearing clothes and being treated like pets in general. Sharing videos like this only perpetuates the problem and makes the public think that this behavior is acceptable.
• Leave a critical review on TripAdvisor’s page regarding the poor conditions, but please approach it in a civilized and constructive manner.

I am tired of seeing these beautiful creatures being treated horribly, primates such as Habouba has gone through enough. They deserve the freedom to live and thrive that's true to their nature.

Friday December 13, 2024

We wanted to update you on the progress of infant orangutan Jarang. As you may know, Jarang was born with a bilateral inguinal hernia, requiring surgery which took place over the summer. Unfortunately this was not successful and, after consulting with experts from across the UK and beyond, including veterinary staff and specialist paediatricians, it was agreed that further surgery was necessary.

We are pleased to tell you that the second surgery took place at the beginning of November and, after taking some time to recuperate with mother Jingga, they are both now reintegrated with the group. The operation was a success and he has been recovering well.

Believed to be the only hernia surgery of its kind to be performed on an orangutan, we would like to sincerely thank the team of medical experts involved:

Catherine Sturgeon, RCVS & ECVS recognised specialist in veterinary soft tissue surgery from Visiting Vet Specialists and Lisa White RVN from Visiting Vet Specialists, Alex Blackmore, Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon from Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Sarah Wood, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon from Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and Dr. Simon Ripoll, veterinary surgeon and Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist from Wythenshawe Hospital, along with other specialists from Blackpool Victoria Hospital who have assisted throughout Jarang’s journey. In their own personal time, they voluntarily offered invaluable support and expertise to our veterinary team, led by Andrew Moore from Moore Vets, and for this we will be forever grateful.

Although Jarang does still have some developmental delays, which are closely monitored by our team, he is showing signs of progression. He is very inquisitive, can regularly be seen climbing the mesh in his habitat and playing with his half-brother, Rufus. He is also now eating soft foods, in addition to his mother’s milk, and is quite partial to yogurt and grapes!

Extensive investigations have been conducted to determine the cause of Jarang’s delayed development. While these investigations have been inconclusive at this stage, we are committed to working with the industry’s most respected primate experts to achieve the best possible outcome for Jarang. We will continue to keep you updated on his progress 🧡

precious boy

The thought of these orange friends losing their homes to deforestation, so we can have cheap and accessible palm oil sickens me. Does anyone have any brand recommendations for shampoo and conditioner that is palm oil and palm oil derivative free?

In North Sumatra, a local villager reported that a baby orangutan had been found alone in a plantation. He had been captured and seperated from his mother and was being held illegally. Based on his behavior, it is likely that he was seperated from her recently, and the sad likelihood is that she was killed. Thankfully, his physical strength is improving. Maximus means 'greatness' in Latin!

It really breaks my heart whenever I hear an orangutan used to be a pet or held illegally, and it breaks my heart even further finding out his mother was likely killed. Such beautiful creatures that are endangered being killed just like that. It really makes me angry. But I believe Maximus can return to a happy life that was stolen from him in the wild after rehabilitation and I'm so grateful to everyone at the orangutan project (and everyone reading this too). Let's try to support him the best we can!

Info about him here: https://www.theorangutanproject.org/weblog/2024/11/29/heartbreaking-new-arrival-our-sra-rescue-centre/?referral_source=202412SocialPost You can help by donating here: https://www.theorangutanproject.org/donate/ The orangutan project is a trustworthy source to donate to and they do great work.

https://borneoorangutansurvival.org/project/nm2/ Just thought I'd let more people know, if you don't already. All donations doubled until the end of the year!

I’m making a collage for my phone screen. Take if you want 🥰 Thoughts? Any i should add?

Also, i need a new iPad case and i want something with orangutans (duh), any ideas?? Even a cute phone plush would work. I’m obsessed with Bumi and have been asking everyone to adopt him as my Christmas gift so if yall have any pics of him could you send? I might just make a custom case :)

I just started a new subreddit: r/thegreatapes ! I was wondering if anyone here would be interested in joining. Thanks in advance to anyone who does!