Scent enrichment gives animals opportunities for play and exploration. It is often associated with animals such as big cats; but the sense of smell is important to other animals, primates included. With humans, familiar smells can vividly evoke emotions or memories, while new scents expand our experiences. Orangutans are no different in this respect. All […]
Come Rain Come Shine in Kalimantan
As the rain softly comes down in Central Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, it brings with it new life and peace of mind. It is the rainy season in the Indonesian archipelago now, and after months of blistering and smoky forest fires, people breathe a little easier knowing the threat of new flames is some months away. […]