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These magnificent apes have long arms, an orange coat and are very intelligent. Find out everything you need to know about orangutans with our fun facts!

As Born Free’s new report on apes in zoos hits the headlines, our Policy Advisor and acclaimed ape expert, Ian Redmond OBE, reflects on his encounters with apes behind bars.

Powerful new Born Free report exposes the plight of captive great apes in zoos.

If you manage to stop illegal logging in a vital orangutan reserve in Indonesian Borneo, is it possible to restore this habitat? Find out more, in this fascinating long-read article.

Did you know drone cameras can play a key role in conservation? Yarrow Robertson explains how the Orangutan Foundation is using tech to protect prime orangutan habitat in Indonesia.

The latest news on some of the adopted animals YOU help us look after.

Born Free attends UN body on great ape conservation.

To celebrate International Orangutan Day, we spoke to Ashley Leiman OBE, Founder and Director of the Orangutan Foundation.

Find out more about these awesome orange apes!

It’s Orangutan Caring Week and Born Free’s Partnerships Officer, Molly Rutherford, encourages us to help orphan Timtom get the care she needs.