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Rescue centers across Borneo are teaching orphaned orangutans the survival skills their murdered mothers never could, preparing them for life back in the wild. These forest schools offer hope for one of the world's most endangered apes.
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For the first time ever, a critically endangered Sumatran orangutan was filmed using a rope bridge built over a busy road in North Sumatra. The simple solution proves wildlife and human development can coexist.
A critically endangered Bornean orangutan gave birth to a healthy baby boy at Madrid Zoo in early April, offering new hope for a species on the brink. Mother Surya is caring for her fourth offspring with what keepers call "exemplary" devotion.
After two years of waiting, conservationists captured a wild Sumatran orangutan using a canopy rope bridge to safely cross a jungle road for the first time. This breakthrough could help save the critically endangered species from genetic isolation and vehicle collisions.
Dr. Birutė Galdikas spent nearly 50 years studying orangutans in Borneo when everyone said it was impossible, transforming how we understand great apes. Her legacy, alongside fellow "Trimates" Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, inspired generations of scientists and conservationists worldwide.
After two years of careful observation, a critically endangered Sumatran orangutan became the first of its species to cross an artificial canopy bridge over a busy Indonesian road. The crossing reconnects 350 orangutans split between two forest habitats.
A conservation app in Indonesian Borneo is paying everyday citizens to photograph wildlife, turning forest walks into paying jobs while collecting 175,000 wildlife records in just one year. Some observers now earn more than traditional full-time workers.
After two years of hope and waiting, a critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has been caught on camera using a special canopy bridge to cross a road in North Sumatra. The crossing offers new hope that the species can survive despite roads splitting their forest home.
A six-month-old macaque abandoned at birth has captured hearts worldwide by clinging to an oversized plush orangutan at a Japanese zoo. His touching bond with the toy has drawn crowds eager to witness his journey toward healing.
A pioneering scientist who spent 50 years studying orangutans in the jungles of Borneo has passed away, leaving behind one of conservation's most remarkable legacies. Birutė Galdikas didn't just observe these critically endangered apes—she helped save hundreds of them while protecting the forests they call home.
Scientists rediscovered five bird species in 2025 that hadn't been seen in over a decade, bringing new hope to conservation efforts worldwide. From rare monkeys in Vietnam to orangutans crossing wildlife bridges, endangered species are getting a fighting chance.
The Nature Photography Contest has unveiled its breathtaking 2025 winners, featuring everything from playful wildlife moments to urgent environmental messages. Thomas Vijayan's powerful image of an orangutan pleading for its vanishing forest home took the top prize.
A baby monkey abandoned at birth in Japan has captured millions of hearts by clinging to a plush toy for comfort. His journey from vulnerability to resilience shows how small sources of security help us all face the world.
A baby macaque abandoned at birth who bonded with a stuffed orangutan has become an internet sensation, inspiring millions while transforming his struggling Japanese zoo. Nine months later, Punch is thriving with his troop and giving fans worldwide a break from doomscrolling.
A six-month-old macaque who won hearts worldwide by clinging to a stuffed orangutan is successfully joining his troop at a Japanese zoo. Hundreds of fans are traveling hours to cheer on his progress.
A baby macaque who captured hearts worldwide by clinging to an orangutan toy is now thriving among his zoo troop. Punch's journey from rejected orphan to accepted group member shows the power of patience and care.
Indonesia's government is demanding $214 million from a logging company after floods killed 1,200 people, and the nation's largest environmental group just jumped in to make sure orangutans and tigers get protection too. It's one of the country's biggest environmental lawsuits ever.
A baby macaque named Punch was rejected at birth and now carries a stuffed orangutan everywhere, melting hearts worldwide. The good news? He's finally making real friends in his troop.
More than 55 zoo and aquarium programs are now protecting endangered animals, restoring habitats, and supporting communities across five continents. From Wyoming toads to Malaysian orangutans, these conservation efforts are bringing species back from the brink.
After 25 years of planting five million trees in Malaysian Borneo, IKEA is launching a research lab to help restore degraded rainforests worldwide. Pygmy elephants, orangutans, and clouded leopards have already returned to the restored forest.
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