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. […]
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 […]
2015 Fire Season at the Orangutan Care Center
For the last few months, as fires burn all over Indonesia, the air has been thick with smoke at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine facility in Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo. There is no relief! The haze stays for the whole day although it may lessen a bit in the cool of the […]