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Emergency Appeal – “Forest fires are breaking out in the Sabangau forests in Central Kalimantan jeopardising the lives of the estimated 8,000 wild orangutans living there. Please dontate now!
The burning season has started with a vengeance and as you read this appeal vast swathes of pristine orangutan habitat are under threat. The land is firmly in the grip of an extreme drought, caused by El Nino. The fires have started Continue reading Emergency Appeal! Forest fires in Borneo harming Orangutans!
Leigh & Westcliff times Orangutan Campaign Sandra Dean July 2009
Following my last publication locally, I was really pleased, as it highlights the palm oil situation that is harming the rainforests of Borneo & Sumatra and killing the Orangutans. We must act soon, and force the Supermarkets & manufacturers to swap from unsustainable to sustainable palm oil. The production of unsustainable palm oil is damaging our environment, and harming the people and wildlife of Borneo & Sumatra – Continue reading My Orangutan Campaign in the Leigh Times – July 2009
BOS – Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation – http://www.savetheorangutan.co.uk/index.php on, this houses 600 Orangutans and rescues them from danger.
Orangutan Diary http://www.savetheorangutan.co.uk/diary , the popular BBC series on TV with Michaela Strachan (two series have been shown on the TV and the first series can be bought for your home enjoyment) is based at BOS (Borneo Orangutan Survival) – the rehabilitation centre in Indonesian Borneo. I have just bought a wonderful book, part written by the founder of BOS, Willie Smits, and I would recommend buying it if you would like to learn more about this wonderful ape and it is full of fascinating photos and an outline of the torture, cruelty and death of these poor creatures – it is called ‘Thinkers of the jungle – the orangutan report’ and I Continue reading BOS – Borneo Orangutan Survival
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Rasa Ria Resort, near Kota Kinabalu – 5 nights
Highlights -
o Seeing baby Orangutan orphans being cared for and playing in the trees!
o Being in rainforest and all the noises, yet by the sea too – unique!
o The Resort – Rasa Ria – and the room and view
o The whole experience
Continue reading Rasa Ria Resort, near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo
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Borneo Rainforest Lodge – Danum Valley – 3 nights
Highlights -
o Seeing a wild Orangutan male in the trees – free!
Continue reading Borneo Rainforest Lodge – Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo
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Sepilok 2nd visit – staying at the Sepilok Jungle Resort – 1 night
Highlights -
o Seeing Orangutans up close
o Watching Orangutan behaviour
o Learning about the rescue and plight of these poor creatures
o Photo opportunities
o Night tour, seeing many nocturnal creatures – lesser malay mousedeer, a stick insect and a western tarsier
o Baboons
Continue reading Sepilok Jungle Resort and the rehabilitation centre
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How much do you know about the dangers for the orangutans? How they are being slaughtered?
Do you know why they are being killed and will be extinct in around 10 years if we dont help?
Do you know how you can so easily help? Continue reading Save the Orangutan
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How much do you know about the Orangutans of Borneo?
Continue reading Borneo Orangutan
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How much do you know about Orangutans?
Continue reading Orangutan facts
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Can you help to save the orangutans? The answer is yes and you dont have to spend money! The charities and foundations can give you some information and ideas.
Continue reading Charities and Organisations
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