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 […]
Sarah’s first week at the Care Center
Mon nom est Sarah et je viens de Montréal, Canada. J’ai étudié en Biologie à l’université et je suis passionnée par la protection et conservation de l’environnement. Si l’on m’avait dit, il y a deux mois, que je serais ici en train d’écrire cet article, je ne l’aurais pas cru. Quand j’ai vu affiché le […]
Sam – The Strong Silent Type
I had the pleasure of meeting Sam while working as a ‘daily forest release’ intern at the OFI Care Center and Quarantine in the village of Pasir Panjang in Indonesian Borneo. During my first month in this volunteer position, I spent a lot of time getting to know the orangutans while they spent evenings and […]