{"id":9351,"date":"2020-10-06T12:40:30","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T11:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9351"},"modified":"2021-06-02T13:34:37","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T12:34:37","slug":"hope-in-the-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/borneo\/hope-in-the-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"Hope in the Forest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>\u201cLooking into the calm, unblinking eyes of an orangutan we see, as through a series of mirrors, not only the image of our own creation, but also a reflection of our own souls and an Eden that once was ours.\u201d<\/em> &#8211; Dr. Birut\u00e9 Mary Galdikas, Reflection of Eden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A moment of connection with the rich, deep black eyes of a wild orangutan, red fur glistening in the rainforest\u2019s dappled morning light, is a rare and special privilege. It leaves an everlasting, deep-rooted memory in the hearts of the lucky few who travel far to experience it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1298975902.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1298975902.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1298975902-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1298975902-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Moments like this are getting rarer. Once found throughout Asia, wild orangutans can now only be found in <a href=\"\/malaysia\/borneo\/\">Borneo <\/a>and Indonesia. Vulnerable to deforestation, unsustainable palm oil corporations, poaching and the illegal pet trade, the Bornean orangutan population has declined by 60% in the past 70 years, leading the IUCN to classify them as \u2018critically endangered\u2019. It is thought that they may disappear from the wild in as little as fifty years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonetheless, there is hope. Thanks to the ongoing efforts of international wildlife charities, fundraisers, and awareness campaigners, many orangutans whose rainforest homes have been destroyed, or who have been stolen from their families to be illegally kept as pets, have now been offered a second chance at life in the wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we shine a spotlight on the crucial work of one of our friends in Borneo \u2013 the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1748062850.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1748062850.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1748062850-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1748062850-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Wendy Wu Tours is proud to introduce travellers to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in eastern Borneo, one of two orangutan rescues featured on our <a href=\"\/malaysia\/tours\/best-of-borneo.htm\">Best of Borneo<\/a> itinerary. Many of the red apes in this reserve were rescued as orphaned babies or victims of the illegal pet trade. Over the years, many of them have been brought here to experience a \u2018re-wilding\u2019 process in which they are nurtured and protected as they learn to thrive independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The aim of this facility is to truly rehabilitate and release these rescued apes, who go on to live in freedom in 43 square kilometres of reserve, mostly foraging for themselves. It is for this reason that sightings, although common, cannot be guaranteed. This makes each experience special and unique. You may spot a mature male orangutan who hasn\u2019t visited the sanctuary in a decade; a recently-released adolescent who needs to top up his diet, or a particularly friendly older resident who just enjoys stopping by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_310524923.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_310524923.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_310524923-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_310524923-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Even on a quiet day, there is plenty to learn at Sepilok. Travellers are often drawn here by the famous outdoor nursery, where visitors can observe young orangutans who are still \u2018learning the ropes\u2019. Wild orangutans often stay with their mothers until the age of six or even eight years; sadly, the young rescues are typically orphans, and it is therefore up to the staff to fulfil the role of both mother and teacher until the youngsters are ready to go it alone. Where possible, the younger rescues are paired up with more confident orangutans in a \u2018buddy system\u2019, to help them learn the climbing skills and foraging techniques they need to thrive in the wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> In order to ensure Wendy Wu Tours can better support the rural Sepilok area and community, which has been badly hit by the absence of tourist income in 2020, we\u2019re adjusting our accommodation for our Sepilok visits. Rather than overnighting in the coastal city of Sandakan 26km east, we will be staying in wooden chalets on the jungle\u2019s edge itself, at Sepilok Nature Resort. This small eco-resort\u2019s lush gardens border the rainforest\u2019s edge, and it is not unusual for inquisitive orangutans to swing through the resort\u2019s trees out of curiosity (don\u2019t be too surprised to find one perched on your chalet terrace!) The lodge also offers quiet guided walks through the reserve in the early morning and the evening, when orangutans, rare birds, flying squirrels and slow loris can sometimes be spotted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Future of Rehabilitation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Along with Sepilok, wildlife rescues all over Asia are suffering without visitors, but two others in Borneo are particularly close to our heart; the Sun Bear Conservation Centre and Semenggoh Nature Reserve, both also featured on our <a href=\"\/malaysia\/tours\/best-of-borneo.htm\">Best of Borneo<\/a> itinerary. Visitors to these centres remain not just a vital source of funding for these organisations, but also an opportunity for the rescuers to educate the public on conservation and how our personal choices can have an impact from anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1027393030.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1027393030.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1027393030-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1027393030-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1027393030-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1027393030-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1027393030-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> While we wait for travel to restart, please consider what you can do to help orangutans and other wildlife \u2013 whether by raising awareness, switching to certified sustainable palm oil products, or educating yourself at home with documentaries such as Orangutans: The Great Ape Escape, currently available on BBC iPlayer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> We are truly proud to work with these vital charities in Borneo and hope that we can one day introduce you to their crucial work in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"\/malaysia\/tours\/best-of-borneo.htm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"354\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image-1.png 354w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image-1-197x300.png 197w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> Discover &#8216;headhunter&#8217; heritage, see a wealth of wildlife, delve deep into nature and meet the beautiful orangutans of Sabah and Sarawak on this incredible itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"\/brochures\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HR_SML_WWT_SEA_2021_22_Brochure_1041-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HR_SML_WWT_SEA_2021_22_Brochure_1041-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HR_SML_WWT_SEA_2021_22_Brochure_1041-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HR_SML_WWT_SEA_2021_22_Brochure_1041-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HR_SML_WWT_SEA_2021_22_Brochure_1041.jpg 1039w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Order your Free Southeast Asia Brochure<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to the ongoing efforts of international wildlife charities, many orangutans have now been offered a second chance at life in the wild. 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