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![This image of the smoke engulfing Borneo was captured by a NASA satellite last week.]()
Toxic haze affects orangutans as well as humans
The toxic haze caused by the forest fires in Indonesia is affecting orangutans' health.
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Borneo is Burning!
Wild Orangutans are at risk as fires rage across Borneo! With drought conditions well under way it is only a matter of time before the fires enter the primary rainforest.
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Orangutan Appeal UK presents 3 vehicles to Sabah Wildlife Rescue Unit
Orangutan Appeal UK presents 3 new rescue vehicles to Sabah Wildlife Rescue Unit at a special ceremony in Sabah.
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Bidu-Bidu has been released!
After 6 years on Sepilok's rehabilitation programme, orphan Bidu-Bidu has been released back into the rainforest!
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Chikita finds her freedom
Chikita has come a long way since she first arrived at Sepilok as a tiny baby.
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Sabah announces new wildlife survey
Sabah Wildlife Department announce launch of population survey on Sabah's orangutans and elephants.
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Business Partner Banana Tree announces pledge to go palm oil free.
Our business partner Banana Tree announces their pledge to only use products and ingredients that contain either no palm oil or only Sustainable Palm Oil in a celebration for their new Vegan menu.
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Cede Prudente - a new director for OAUK BHD
Thank you to Cede Prudente for becoming one of our directors of Orangutan Appeal UK BHD Malaysia.
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RM1 million pledge to help conservation efforts
Orangutan Appeal UK pledges RM1 million to help fund the work of Sabah Wildlife Department's Wildlife Rescue Unit.
![Sepilok’s veterinary nurses Rufinah and Ibri wearing the new protective aprons.]()
Protective X-ray aprons donated in memory of Stephen Matthews
Stephen’s wife Tracey and their friends and family wanted to contribute to the orangutans in Steve’s memory.
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It’s not only the orangutans that need our help!
With three elephant deaths in just over a week in Sabah, this beautiful species is in desperate need of help.
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Wild orangutan released after receiving treatment for leg Injury
After several months of recovery the wild orangutan is ready to be released.
