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![Two people standing and shaking hands whilst holding onto a large cheque for 1 million RM.]()
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.
![Borneo Pygmy Elephant.]()
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.
![Wild large male orangutan in the trees.]()
Wild orangutan released after receiving treatment for leg Injury
After several months of recovery the wild orangutan is ready to be released.
![Orangutan Appeal UK and WRU working together logos and photos of wild animal rescues.]()
Wildlife Rescue Unit Collaboration
Working together to achieve great results for the local wildlife and people of Sabah.
![Orangutan on a rope with vet staff member holding on to the rope next to them.]()
Veterinary Nurse
Orangutan Appeal UK funds a dedicated local veterinary nurse named Ibritinah at Sepilok Rehabiliation Centre to care for the orangutans.
![Young male orangutan named Peanut stares into the camera.]()
A Big Step for Peanut
After nearly 6 years on his rehabilitation journey, orphan Peanut has taken his next step - life in the wild!
![Older Gelison]()
Orphan Gelison has been released!
Gelison, who was rescued in 2010 aged just eight months old, has now been released to live independently.
![Orangutan Appeal UK and WRU working together logos and photos of wild animal rescues.]()
Orangutan Appeal UK collaborates with The Wildlife Rescue Unit
Together we are achieving great results for local wildlife and people.
![Very young infant orangutan face.]()
Archie is now available to adopt!
Adopt Archie today and follow him on his journey back to the wild.
![Datuk Mah visiting Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.]()
Datuk Mah Siew Keong visits Sepilok
Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong visits Sepilok
![Local Fire Fighters standing in a row surrounded by burnt rainforest.]()
Fire-fighting Project Update
The dry season in the Central Kalimantan area has begun causing the Sabangau Forest to be under threat again from forest fires.
