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Why Indonesia's deforestation ban isn't enough to protect its forests - May 2013

Posted 22 May 2013 in Orangutans in the News

The president of Indonesia has banned deforestation for another couple of years. This is great news – but we aren't …

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Palm Oil in American Stores Sending the Sumatran Rhino Into Extinction - May 2013

Posted 20 May 2013 in Orangutans in the News

Palm oil kills but with apologies to the orangutans, they'll have to get behind the line to extinction after the …

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Sumatran orangutans' rainforest home faces new threat - May 2013

Posted 07 May 2013 in Orangutans in the News

A baby Sumatran orangutan swings playfully on a branch at an Indonesian rescue center, a far cry from the terror …

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Aceh Court Says Cancellation of Plantation Firm's Permit in Rawa Tripa Illegal - May 2013

Posted 03 May 2013 in Orangutans in the News

The Banda Aceh Administrative Court on Friday ruled in favor of a palm oil company in its lawsuit against the …

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Otok - Updates May 2013

Posted 01 May 2013 in Updates , Otok

Meditative and Mild Although he is only an adolescent, Otok is an old soul. He has a gentle disposition and …

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Vanessa - Updates May 2013

Posted 01 May 2013 in Updates , Vanessa

Independent and beautiful Vanessa has not lost an ounce of her adventurous spirit or lush, beautiful hair. When she is …

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Marsha - Updates May 2013

Posted 01 May 2013 in Updates , Marsha

Mischievous and sweet Marsha is quite a mischievous orangutan! During daily forest releases, caregivers walk along a boardwalk while the …

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Wenda - Updates May 2013

Posted 01 May 2013 in Updates , Wenda

Wenda is still in a socialisation cage with another eight orangutans - Ugo Blanco, Miky, Frens, Manohara, Brokoly, Ontong Bolang, …

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Emil - Updates May 2013

Posted 01 May 2013 in Updates , Emil

How he has grown! Emil seems more and more like a wild orangutan every day. He likes to go deeper …

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Rahayu - Updates May 2013

Posted 01 May 2013 in Updates , Rahayu

Sometimes we'll have food items that not all the babies like too much, but Rahayu always finishes every piece she …

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