Orangutan Conservation Initiative explains orangutans, the threats they face and the realities of conservation work in Indonesia.
Alongside researched guides, OCI publishes firsthand accounts from researchers, conservation workers and people with years of experience around orangutans.
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In 2017, we returned to the rainforests of Kalimantan to search for an orangutan I had known since childhood. Princess was already believed to be gone by then. Nobody had seen her for several months, and there was concern that she might have fallen ill. Our search became part of the Animal Planet documentary Raised Human.
Read Princess’s StoryPeople who care about orangutans and conservation are often asked to donate, adopt, volunteer, travel, or change what they buy. But not every option has the same impact. Our guides explain what responsible support can look like, what questions to ask, and how to avoid choices that may cause harm. Informed choices can help protect forests, strengthen local communities, and give orangutans a better chance to remain in the wild.
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