Ten rescued orangutans released into wild in Borneo

In a degrading spectacle put on for tourists, Nenuah the orangutan was one of many apes who, 16 years ago, was forced put on boxing gloves and fight each other. But this weekend she was released into the wild as one of ten of the endangered great apes being allowed their freedom in the forests of Borneo. … Read more

Orangutans: Ten released into the wild having been rescued from inhumane activity

In a degrading spectacle put on for tourists, Nenuah the orangutan was one of many apes who, 16 years ago, was forced put on boxing gloves and fight each other. But this weekend she was released into the wild as one of ten of the endangered great apes being allowed their freedom in the forests of Borneo. … Read more

Coronavirus could push vulnerable species like mountain gorillas and orangutans ‘over the edge’

Coronavirus could push vulnerable species like mountain gorillas and orangutans ‘over the edge’, warns wildlife expert By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 02:11 BST, 12 April 2020 | Updated: 02:12 BST, 12 April 2020 Coronavirus presents a ‘clear and present danger’ to wildlife that could push vulnerable species ‘over the edge’, a leading expert warned … Read more