Are Indonesia’s orangutans and other iconic endangered species on track for extinction, or enjoying a recovery under the country’s current green-minded government? It depends on who you ask. But amid ...
The repatriation of four orangutans highlights the ongoing issue of illegal wildlife trade and the need for conservation ...
An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant — the latest example of how some animals attempt to soothe their own ills with remedies found in the wild, scientists ...
Indonesia is celebrating after the nation welcomed the first ever giant panda cub born within its borders. Taman Safari Indonesia, located in the city of Bogor, announced the little one’s arrival in ...
If you liked this story, share it with other people. Researchers observed a wild orangutan in Sumatra treating a facial wound with a plant known for its healing properties, marking the first ...
Ten endangered primates were given a fresh start this month, after being flown more than 7,000 miles from Kent to Indonesia. The primates – a mix of Javan gibbons and langurs – were all born at either ...
Four orangutans rescued from illegal trafficking in Thailand are being returned to Indonesia today in a cross-border wildlife repatriation.
BANGKOK (AP) — Three trafficked Sumatran orangutans were sent back from Thailand to Indonesia on Thursday as part of a joint effort between the countries to tackle the illegal wildlife trade. Nobita ...
Jolie, an Indochinese green magpie, was rescued from a wildlife trafficker’s suitcase. Her story is emblematic of the threats facing other songbirds like her. Jolie, who was rescued from a wildlife ...