Supporting the Presentation of Research on Orangutan Health Issues in Rehabilitation Centers at ASCM 2023
The Orangutan Conservancy is pleased to announce funding approval for Dr. Yenny Saraswati to attend the 16th annual Asian Society of Conservation Medicine (ASCM) in October of 2023 in Jeju, North Korea. Dr. Saraswati will be presenting on orangutan health issues in rehabilitation centers.
Conservation and Wellbeing: OVAG 2023 Prioritizes Wildlife Rehabilitation and Mental Health
OVAG 2023 builds on a history of change by incorporating topics such as infectious disease surveillance, dentistry, anesthesia, and wildlife forensics!
BNF Boardwalk Repairs
OC is excited to relay the news that the boardwalk project has officially been completed despite many difficult and unforeseen delays. The new boardwalk will stand to serve the transportation needs of important personnel such as students, field teams, community patrols, volunteers, and even wildlife!
Funding Medical Re-Supply at Sintang Orangutan Center
The Sintang Orangutan Center is a rescue and rehabilitation center located in Sintang, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. They service all areas of West Kalimantan and currently have 38 individuals in their care. In recent years (2017-2019) SOC has released 5 individual orangutans to the Betung Kerihun National Park Forest in Putusibau, Kapuas Hulu.
