News

Bounty for pygmy elephant’s killer now at RM35,000 02/10/2019

OAUK pledges RM10,000 reward for successful prosecution of elephant killers

Toxic haze affects orangutans as well as humans 23/09/2019

The toxic haze caused by the forest fires in Indonesia is affecting orangutans' health.

Male elephants may be evolving 'tuskless' to survive poaching 09/09/2019

Dr Sen Nathan of Sabah Wildlife Department has observed a growing number of elephants without tusks

Borneo is Burning! 29/08/2019

Wild Orangutans are at risk as fires rage across Borneo! With drought conditions well under way it is only a matter of time before the fires enter the primary rainforest, devastating the environment and wildlife.

A true friend of the Orangutan 31/07/2019

Our Chairlady - Susan Sheward speaks about receiving her MBE award in the 2012 Queen’s New Year’s honours list with New Straits Times.

Orangutan Appeal UK presents 3 vehicles to Sabah Wildlife Rescue Unit 21/06/2019

Chairlady Susan Sheward MBE has presented 3 new rescue vehicles to Sabah Wildlife Rescue Unit at a special ceremony in Sabah.

Susan Sheward MBE's Conservation Work Praised 19/06/2019

Our Chairlady Susan Sheward MBE has been praised in the Malaysian Press for her dedication to the orangutans and her work in conservation.

Bidu-Bidu has been released! 16/06/2019

After 6 years on Sepilok's rehabilitation programme, orphan Bidu-Bidu has been released back into the rainforest!

Chikita finds her freedom 03/05/2019

Chikita has come a long way since she first arrived at Sepilok as a tiny baby.

Sabah Announces New Wildlife Survey 04/04/2019

Sabah Wildlife Department announce launch of population survey on Sabah's orangutans and elephants