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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 6h

Celebrating 20 years of #OrangutanCaringWeek!
20 years of caring, driven by hope and realized through action. We invite you to join us in celebrating, sharing, & raising awareness during Orangutan Caring Week November 9-15, 2025.
Our theme is Focusing on Hope and Positive Action.
orangutancaring.org

OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 11h

Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation is dedicated to the conservation of the Bornean orangutan and its habitat. They rescue, rehabilitate and care for orangutans at their Samboja Lestari & Nyaru Menteng centres.
www.orangutan.or.id
facebook.com/BOSFoundation
instagram.com/bosfoundation
#ThoseWhoCare

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 1d

Jane Goodall reminds us that hope is not just wishful thinking; change starts with each of us. Let’s turn hope into action for #orangutans & support #orangutan organisations on this #GivingDayForApes:
www.givingdayforapes.org
📸©️Craig Jones Wildlife Photography
www.craigjoneswildlifephotography.co.uk

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 1d

Today is #GivingDayForApes! 🧡
Join the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) in this worldwide day of giving. Your support ensures #orangutans can receive the care and sanctuary they need.
Find and support participating #orangutan organisations here:
🔗 www.givingdayforapes.org

OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 2d

The Center for Great Apes is the only accredited #orangutan sanctuary in North America. It provides care with dignity in a safe, healthy, and enriching environment for all sanctuary residents.
centerforgreatapes.org
facebook.com/CenterForGre...
instagram.com/centerforgre...
#ThoseWhoCare

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 3d

Bukit Lawang Trust are a grassroots education & conservation charity based in rural North Sumatra.
They aim to empower local people and encourage sustainable development through the education they provide.
bukitlawangtrust.org
facebook.com/BukitLawangT...
instagram.com/bukitlawangt...
#ThoseWhoCare

OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 4d

Borneo Orangutan Rescue Alliance (BORA) was founded by The Orangutan Project and the Centre for Orangutan Protection. They rescue, rehabilitate, and release #orangutans back into protected forest, where the APE Guardian team monitors them.
www.theorangutanproject.org/project-summ...
#ThoseWhoCare

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 5d

APE Malaysia is an accredited social enterprise that develops programmes in support of conservation projects in a sustainable manner, aiming to benefit the environment, wildlife, animals and community of the area.
apemalaysia.com
facebook.com/ApeMalaysia
instagram.com/apemalaysia
#ThoseWhoCare

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 6d

"Hope is about action. It is about the fact that everyone can do something to make a better world."
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall - a pioneer, peacemaker & voice for the wild. We are inspired to carry her spirit forward: to act with purpose, to care deeply & never lose hope.

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 6d

The Ape Alliance is an international coalition of organisations and individuals, working for the conservation and welfare of apes.
For more information and to support their work:
Website: www.4apes.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/4apes/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/apealliance
#ThoseWhoCare

OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 7d

As #OrangutanCaringWeek 2025 approaches (Nov 9–15) we’re excited to launch our #ThoseWhoCare series of posts!
We’ll be highlighting the organisations that are working to protect, save & care for #orangutans & their rainforest homes. 🧡
orangutancaring.org/pages/care
📸 Centre For Orangutan Protection

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 8d

For #InternationalPodcastDay we’re highlighting Talking Apes Podcast - GLOBIO’s platform for exploring the science & conservation of great apes:
🎧 globio.org/talking-apes...
One of our favourite episodes is S1E3 featuring Richard Zimmerman of @redapes.bsky.social.
🧡 Listen here: globio.org/richardz

OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 9d

Yesterday, Team Didik (our coordinator Greer & her partner Tim) took part in The Rainforest Run and raised £317 for @intanimalrescue.bsky.social.
Did any of you do The Rainforest Run too? Or do you have any other fundraisers planned? Are you doing something for #OrangutanCaringWeek? Let us know! 🧡

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 10d

Today is the day of The Rainforest Run 2025 for @intanimalrescue.bsky.social! Good luck to everyone taking part in this global fundraiser to save the #rainforest home of #orangutans! 🌳
If you’d like to support this amazing event, please donate here:
www.justgiving.com/campaign/rai...

OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 11d

For #WorldTourismDay we’re highlighting Orangutan Odysseys! They specialise in tours in Borneo & Sumatra where travellers can explore the jungle with expert local guides. They raise awareness about factors endangering #orangutans and raise funds for local conservation efforts.
orangutanodysseys.com

OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 12d

The Sumatran Orangutan Society’s frontline team is facing a devastating setback: both of their vehicles have broken down beyond repair. Without them, essential forest patrols are halted & vital conservation has stopped.
Please donate if you can:
www.justgiving.com/campaign/sos...

📸 Suzi Eszterhas

OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 13d

#ThrowbackThursday When Onyer arrived at BOSF Nyaru Menteng in 2021, he was just 10 months old and had lost his mother. But thanks to the care he’s receiving, he’s now thriving. Adopt Onyer or a friend through BOS Australia’s Spring Adoption Appeal & change a life:
orangutans.com.au/meet-our-fam...

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 14d

We are very saddened by the passing of Berani at @denverzoo.bsky.social.
A truly special and compassionate soul, he raised his daughter, Cerah, after the loss of her mother. He touched countless hearts and will always be remembered with love.
Nest in Peace, dear Berani.
denverzoo.org/zootales/an-...

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 15d

Today on #RedheadAppreciationDay we celebrate the natural beauty of #orangutans. Just look at Geri at the Center for Great Apes! 😍
With her flowing red hair and gentle spirit, Geri is truly captivating. Learn about this gorgeous girl and symbolically adopt her:
centerforgreatapes.org/orangutan/ge...

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 16d

#MondayMotivation with Momo! 🧡
Rescued after 6 months in a chicken cage, Momo is now safe at BOS Foundation Nyaru Menteng. She’s enjoying fruits and starting to climb & hang from branches. Her progress shows the resilience of #orangutans & the power of devoted care.
🔗 orangutan.or.id/the-rescue-j...

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 17d

Didik is here to remind you that it’s just one week until The Rainforest Run for @intanimalrescue.bsky.social! 🧡
On Sunday 28th September, wherever you are in the world, run, jog or walk 5k or 10k, and collect sponsorship to save the rainforest!
Full details here:
🔗 www.therainforestrun.org

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 18d

Mawa came into the care of @intanimalrescue.bsky.social in 2022. At YIARI’s #orangutan centre he met Temon who became his surrogate mother. Their relationship is full of love & trust - a beautiful bond! 🧡
Support this special pair by virtually adopting Mawa via @redapes.bsky.social:
redapes.org/mawa

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 19d

Happy Friday from Adira at Greenville Zoo!
Here she is doing a joyful little dance – we hope it makes you smile! 🧡
#FridayFeeling #HappyFriday #GreenvilleZoo #Orangutans #OrangutanLove #OrangutanCaring

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 20d

#ThrowbackThursday to 2021, when tiny Sinta was rescued by the Orangutan Foundation.
Now around 4 years old, Sinta is thriving in the Orangutan Foundation’s soft-release programme for orphaned #orangutans.
Support the Orangutan Foundation and help orangutans like Sinta:
🔗 www.orangutan.org.uk/donate

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OrangutanCaring @orangutancaring.bsky.social · 21d

Wonderful news from the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme: Puntung has been released into the Jantho forest! 🧡
Rescued in February 2025, Puntung spent months in rehabilitation at SOCP Sibolangit where he received the care he needed to recover. Now he is wild & free!
#Orangutan #WildWednesday