News
Calling all Rotarians!
Members of Rotary International, did you know that you and your families can help our cause by following RAGES (The Rotarian Action group for Endangered Species)?
Fire-fighting Project Update
The dry season in the Central Kalimantan area has begun. Meaning the home to the world’s largest orangutan population,Sabangau Forest, is under threat again from forest fires.
OAUK involved in local education project
Lahad Datu wildlife department recently invited Orangutan Appeal UK staff to give a presentation to local secondary school studentsto learn about conservation first hand.
Malaysian Director and Chief Wildlife Vet, Dr Sen Nathan, comes to the UK
Dr Sen Nathan who is the Director of Sabah Wildlife Department and Chief Wildlife Veterinarian is currently studying in the UK and he recently visited Chairlady Sue's local Rotary Club to give a talk on his work in Borneo and how the appeal has made a difference.
Centre for Orangutan Protection (COP) Update
Orangutan Appeal UK begun supporting The Centre for Orangutan Protection (COP) when it was founded in 2007. COP is an Indonesian organisation which campaigns against activities which threaten orangutans. They also rescue orangutans which are in danger or being kept illegally as pets.
Chairlady Sue Sheward visits Borneo for new filming project
OAUK Founder and Chairlady Susan Sheward has recently been in Borneo doing some filming for a new project.
Yokmal - The largest orangutan in the reserve pays a visit to Sepilok!
Yokmal, a very large male orangutan who usually lives deep in the Kabili Reserve has recently paid a visit to Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre and he is a very impressive sight!
Student Grant 2016
A camera trap study on the difference in orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus morio) occurrence in highly fragmented landscapes
