Join in on 888: Day for the Orangutan
You can find out more, meet other people who care about orangutan survival, or just have some fun!
The family-friendly event on 8 August 2008 aims to raise both funds and awareness about the threats the orangutans face.
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Nyaru Menteng is the BOS Foundation’s sanctuary for orangutans and does a huge amount for the species; not only by rescuing and rehabilitating a huge number of animals – there are over 650 in their care right now – but also by working tirelessly to try and protect remaining habitats.
How far would you go to save animals?
How far would you go to save animals?
Participants trek through the Kalimantan, an ancient, remote rainforest home to the Dayak people and endangered orangutans.
WSPA-funded sanctuary featured in leading UK newspaper
The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is currently appealing for funds to support the Nyaru Menteng sanctuary, which rescues and cares for orangutans affected by the palm oil trade.
Factory farming encourages global poverty
A new report by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) says that far from benefiting those suffering from poverty and hunger - as once promoted by Governments and Development Agencies - factory farming is actually part and parcel of the poverty problem.
Andrew Sachs on Market Kitchen for WSPA
“WSPA provides education to local people about many issues such as responsible pet ownership, which includes information on vaccination and neutering.
Major partnership to stop bear farming in Asia
The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Calvin Ayre Foundation, which has agreed to support WSPA’s campaign to end the cruel practice of farming Asian bears for their bile.
WSPA Christmas range on sale now!
Supporters are always asking us for WSPA Christmas cards, so this year we have produced some amazing gifts and cards for you.
Emmerdale stars hold fundraising film festival for WSPA this weekend
Dominic and Mark will be giving a short introduction to each film and explain why it was chosen.
For these animals the best option is a forested sanctuary, where they can behave as naturally as possible.
Thanks to you: WSPA successes for 2008
WSPA’s disaster management team improved the welfare of over 195,000 animals this year, supplying desperately needed food, veterinary supplies and expertise across Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Economic losses could end a cruel animal trade in Korea
Nearly three quarters of respondents surveyed think that there will be further financial losses rather than improvement to their bear farming income in the future.
Holby City actress treks Romania’s mountains for WSPA
The actress, who plays registrar Jac Naylor in the popular BBC One drama series Holby City, is thrilled to be joining the trek and hopes to raise £10,000 for WSPA through her efforts.