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How did an Indian zoo get the world's most endangered great ape?
AFP, Published on 19/09/2025
» Tapanuli orangutans are the world's most endangered great ape. Fewer than 800 remain, all previously thought to be in their native Indonesia. But now an Indian zoo says it has one.
Three arrested for selling smuggled orangutans from Indonesia
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/06/2025
» Three suspects have been arrested for selling orangutans smuggled from Indonesia by speedboat, with expected prices up to 250,000 baht.
Police seize orangutans, exotic animals
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/01/2025
» Three orangutans were seized in Chumphon's Muang district on Wednesday while being delivered to Bangkok.
There's nothing like an odd book title
Roger Crutchley, Published on 15/12/2024
» For 46 years the English literary magazine Bookseller has been holding an annual award for the oddest book title, also known as the Diagram Prize. It is generally agreed that a snappy title helps the sales of a book, although some can be a bit too snappy, bordering on ridiculous.
Malaysia announces adopt-an-orangutan plan for palm oil importers
Published on 18/08/2024
» SANDAKAN, Malaysia - Companies that import palm oil from Malaysia will be able to adopt orangutans but they will not be able to leave the country, the commodities minister said on Sunday, in a revised version of a conservation scheme announced earlier this year.
Orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat wound
Reuters, Published on 04/05/2024
» JAKARTA - In June 2022, a male Sumatran orangutan named Rakus sustained a facial wound below the right eye, apparently during a fight with another male orangutan at the Suaq Balimbing research site, a protected rainforest area in Indonesia. What Rakus did three days later really caught the attention of scientists.
Bangkok Post photo of homeward-bound orangutan earns award
Online Reporters, Published on 05/03/2024
» A Bangkok Post photo showing one of the three orangutans being repatriated to Indonesia from Thailand has received a complimentary award on Reporters' Day.
Lion ownership sparks outrage
News, Published on 19/02/2024
» Private possession of wild animals has recently become an issue, amid public outrage and criticism over safety concerns. The issue came to light following several sightings of privately-owned lions in public places over the past several weeks.
Last three orangutans set for return home to Indonesia
News, Published on 13/12/2023
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is going to return the last three orangutans to Indonesia under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wildlife Fauna and Flora (Cites) next Thursday.
Three orangutans heading back to Indonesia
News, Published on 12/12/2023
» National parks staff will return three smuggled orangutans to Indonesia under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wildlife Fauna and Flora (Cites) next Thursday.