Britt and Charlie 6th April 2012
Something had to be done...
Something had to be done...
Miskam moves to the Tabin reserve. "Miskam’s instant ability to be able to forage filled everyone with the sense of awe."
Tracking the progress of released orangutans.
The Andrew Awards
Primatologist Liz Winterton discusses her work at Samarinda Zoo.
The Appeal has been refurbishing the nursery enclosure
Since I last wrote to you all back in June, the pioneering Tabin three (Unkuyong, Atama & Eniro) have been progressing very well on their own for the last six months. One of the most encouraging aspects of doing this research is discovering just how resilient orangutans can be, even though they were deprived of the normal seven or so years of learning that they normally have with their mothers.
Regular supporters will know that Orangutan Appeal UK actively supports the work of Hardi Baktiantoro and his COP group in Indonesia with the rescue of displaced orangutan.
For those of you who are regular followers of the Appeal’s work, you will remember reading in our last newsletter about Malaysian Research Assistant Andy Martin, who went from trekking through the Bornean Rainforest tracking and monitoring Sepilok’s Orang-utans, to jetting over to the UK to further his education.
Our new vet discusses his latest posting.