Wildlife Conservation Indonesia Project #13866

Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra

by Sumatran Orangutan Society

Terrified baby orangutan - by Hanna Adcock

The team preparing to construct the bridge

Orangutan safely back in protected forest

Monitoring orangutan activity in the area

Making loud noises to encourage orangutan movement

Orangutan back safely in protected forest

Evacuating a female orangutan from farmland

A physical examination to ensure she was healthy

A careful medical examination in full PPE

Transporting Meme through the wildlife reserve

Maria undergoing a health check. Photo by OIC.

Bangun receiving treatment. Photo by OIC.

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Organization Information

Sumatran Orangutan Society

Location: Abingdon, Oxon - United Kingdom
Website: http://www.orangutans-sos.org
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @orangutansSOS

Project Leader:
Lucy Radford
Abingdon , Oxon United Kingdom

$71,496 raised of $100,000 goal

1,363 donations

$28,504 to go

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$25
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could buy 6 tranquiliser darts so orangutans can be safely evacuated

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$75
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could buy a month's worth of veterinary supplies to help treat orangutans in the field

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$135
USD

could buy a full uniform and kit for a member of the rescue team, who often spend several days at a time in the field in harsh conditions

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$212
USD

could keep the team's vehicle on the road for a month, vital for reaching orangutans in danger

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$385
USD

could buy an orangutan transport cage, helping to safely move animals to be released back to the wild

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Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra

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Sumatran Orangutan Society

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