Meet Baim

Watch the story of Baim, an orangutan whose mother was likely killed by poachers. WWF took in this baby orangutan and moved him to an Orangutan Rescue Center, where he is relying on humans to teach him skills his mother would have taught him in the wild. WWF hopes that Baim will be able return to the forest soon.

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WWF staff member Trishna Gurung explains how WWF took in this baby orangutan and moved him to an Orangutan Rescue Center. Join us and help WWF save orangutans and other threatened species and places around the world. View the video

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The Story of Baim, a Rescued Baby OrangutanTrishna Gurung's first-person account of meeting and taking care of Baim.
Species: OrangutansLearn all about orangutans, why they matter, and the threats they are facing.
Threats: Illegal Wildlife TradeIllegal wildlife trade is one of the biggest threats to orangutans.
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