Slow Loris Release Update!
Slow Loris Release Update!

Slow Loris Release Update!

The Great Orangutan Project

The Great Orangutan Project

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Volunteer with orangutans on this award-winning orangutan project at Matang Wildlife Centre in beautiful Borneo!

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One Month at Samboja Lestari: Lynn’s Orangutan Volunteer Review

One Month at Samboja Lestari: Lynn’s Orangutan Volunteer Review

From meeting Rambo to making enrichment and helping care for sun bears, discover what Lynn thought of her month at Samboja Lestari.

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Samboja Lestari: Three Rescued Orangutans Released into the Wild

Samboja Lestari: Three Rescued Orangutans Released into the Wild

A new chapter begins! Three orangutans from Samboja Lestari have taken their first steps of freedom, embarking on an incredible journey back to the wild. Find out more about them and watch their heartwarming release in our latest article.

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IUCN Red List Explained

IUCN Red List Explained

We all know the labels Vulnerable, Endangered and Critically Endangered, but what goes on behind them? Join us as we unpick the IUCN Red List, from how species are assessed to what those categories really mean for conservation.

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Posted by Connor Whelan on 8th Feb 2016 1 min

The Great Orangutan Project in Borneo is most famous for aiding in the conservation of the animals from which it got its name, the mighty Orangutan. However, these aren’t the only animals who are helped by the staff and volunteers at the project site and today we are delighted to bring you an update about a much smaller creature!

Slow Loris

A Slow Loris came into the care of the team at Matang and fortunately they were quickly able to release her back into the wild. She had a health check, a radio collar attached, and she was then released into the rehabilitation area at the centre so that she can be monitored for a few weeks. If her behaviour is similar enough to that of a wild Loris then she will be able to be released fully!

Slow Loris Release

You can take a look at the Great Orangutan Project here, but we hope that this cute and happy story has cheered you all up on a wet and windy Monday!

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