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Can I hold an orangutan in Borneo?

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Can I hold an orangutan in Borneo?

Though there are centers throughout Borneo that do allow visitors to touch and even hold orangutan infants, this is an irresponsible practice which is known to increase infant mortality significantly. 3. Humans are a major threat to wild orangutans.

What happened to Lone Droscher Nielsen?

As many people will know Lone Dröscher Nielsen had to leave Nyaru Menteng in 2010 due to severe illness and she has since been residing in Wales. Lone Dröscher Nielsen thus ceased to be a manager of Nyaru Menteng in 2010 and has since had to adjust to a new role in as far as her work with the orangutans is concerned.

How can I help orangutans in Borneo?

7 things you can do to protect orangutans:

  1. Avoid products that contain unsustainable palm oil.
  2. Buy FSC-certified products.
  3. Go green!
  4. Support a charitable organisation.
  5. Start a fundraiser!
  6. Join a volunteer programme.
  7. Tell your mates.
  8. Visit the famous Sepilok orangutan centre, Borneo.

Can you volunteer at orangutan sanctuary?

As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to assist at this most important of wildlife centres. From working to improve husbandry standards to providing enrichment for the orangutans, your time spent volunteering on The Great Orangutan Project is sure to be both enjoyable and worthwhile.

What to do if you encounter an orangutan?

Keep noise level down and minimize any potential of disturbing the orangutans’ natural behavior. Keep your voice low and do not call out to an orangutan or attempt to lure them, as this can be dangerous and will alter their natural behavior. As orangutans are deceptively strong, never touch one if it ventures close-by.

Can I hug a orangutan?

Never Hug an Orangutan – College of Sciences News.

Can you visit the orangutan school?

Can you visit the Orangutan Jungle School? There is an information centre open at Nyaru Menteng, but the main centre is not open to the public unless you are a volunteer with accreditation.

What can I do to help orangutans?

There are many ways to get involved, and each one helps us save the orangutans.

  1. Adopt an Orangutan.
  2. Donate.
  3. Protect the Bukit Tigapuluh Ecosystem.
  4. Plant Forest.
  5. Orangutan Adventure Tours.
  6. Business Partnerships.
  7. Bequests.
  8. Volunteer.