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Endangered Orangutans
Mother and Babies

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Jan 06 2016
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The natural maternal instinct of Simona shines in this photo, even though she herself is an orphan and never really knew her mother’s love. Simona was re-introduced into a semi-wild island by BOSF Nyaru Menteng many years ago and has successfully given birth to her own baby (on the right). At the same time, it seems she adopted a baby in the wild and called it her own. Simona’s innate maternal instinct shines through this image as she not only protects her own baby but also the baby of another fellow orangutan to ensure the survival of the species, even […]

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Orangutan Orphan
Adorable Miko

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Nov 05 2015
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Mikko was the second youngest orangutan at BOSF Nyaru Menteng Sanctuary when he arrived in February 2010 after being confiscated from a nearby village. He is bright and healthy and likes to play and make friends with everyone! 🙂 The young orangutans learn and explore in the nursery under the close supervision of their surrogate mothers for several years. About BOSF Nyaru Menteng Sanctuary The BOS Foundation has rescued over 1000 orangutans in Central Kalimantan and currently care for and support over 600 orangutans at Nyaru Menteng. The main activities of Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation and Reintroduction Center is quarantine […]

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Orangutans Orphans
Little Ben

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Nov 02 2015
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Orangutan babies solely rely on their mothers for milk, warmth and love; staying close to their mothers for as long as eight years. Ben was born in BOSF Nyaru Menteng, but sadly he was rejected by his mother. With no alternative, the care-takers (or surrogate mothers) have raised Ben lovingly by hand. Adopt Little Ben at BOSF website.

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Endangered Orangutans
Mother and Child

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Nov 01 2015
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Another success story; this orangutan orphan grew up and successfully raised her own baby in the protected semi-wild island. About BOSF Nyaru Menteng Sanctuary The BOS Foundation has rescued over 1000 orangutans in Central Kalimantan and currently care for and support over 600 orangutans at Nyaru Menteng. The main activities of Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation and Reintroduction Center is quarantine activity, rehabilitate and release. More info at BOSF website.

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Orangutan Orphan
Sweet Nila

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Oct 01 2015
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Nila (pictured here when she was 2 year-old), hugging her favourite blanket. She has really long hair compared to the other young orangutans her age! About BOSF Nyaru Menteng Sanctuary The BOS Foundation has rescued over 1000 orangutans in Central Kalimantan and currently care for and support over 600 orangutans at Nyaru Menteng. The main activities of Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation and Reintroduction Center is quarantine activity, rehabilitate and release. More info at BOSF website.

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