As seen on BBC News: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community - SOS – Sumatran Orangutan Society

As seen on BBC News: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community

Watch as our CEO, Helen Buckland, speaks with the BBC about the moment we saw the first orangutan brave the canopy bridges. The response to this milestone has been overwhelming – and we and our conservation partners are so proud to receive such global recognition.

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It might look like a simple stroll across a bridge, but for this population, it is a literal lifeline. One orangutan has crossed, but a population of 350 still remains isolated. This is the moment to act.

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SOS and TaHuKah worked with government partners (North Sumatra Conservation Agency and North Sumatra Provincial Environment and Forestry Service). Thank you to the Pakpak Bharat District Government.

An adult sumatran orangutan

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