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?
The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) will be holding a free public talk for animal lovers interested in participating in one of WSPA’s overseas challenges in 2010.
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.
A personal message from Orangutan Diary presenter Steve Leonard
Please help WSPA to support the Nyaru Menteng orangutan sanctuary and ensure these beautiful great apes continue to be protected by donating to the appeal.
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.
Prime Minister Blair speaks out for whale welfare
The Prime Minister's statement followed the whale killing methods agenda item on the opening day of the meeting which saw anti-whaling countries slam the lack of transparency on welfare issues.
Stop the brutal pig slaughter in Egypt
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has explicitly stated that culling is an inappropriate reaction to the outbreak of swine flu, as there is no known link between the flu and pigs.
Act now: Situation remains critical for Egypt’s pigs
Information from Cairo suggests that more than half the country’s pig population has now been culled, despite there being no proven link between pigs and swine flu transmission.
Outrage against Norway’s whaling: Over 101,000 people call for an end to cruelty
The meeting may vote on a disastrous proposal that would effectively lift the 25 year old ban on commercial whaling and award Norway a quota of 6,000 minke whales over the next 10 years.
WSPA election campaign
You can access the election manifestos for all the major parties on our site, which will give you a good idea of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat priorities and how they may work together and which issues they may clash on.
Disney artist and WSPA celebrate the Caribbean’s whales
The completed, colourful wall will support the Caribbean anti-whaling movement and celebrate the successful whale watching industry as a more humane and profitable alternative to whaling.
Global dog ownership exploding but is Britain fit to lead?
An independent report commissioned by the Kennel Club and WSPA member society the Dogs Trust has found that current UK dog-breeding practices raise serious welfare concerns.