I had the pleasure of observing rainforest orangutans in Borneo a number of years ago. The island of Borneo is divided between the kingdom of Brunei, two states of Malaysia and Indonesia. The preserve near Sandakan, Sabah in Malaysia where I visited was closely guarded by wardens and the community. They seemed very intent on guarding the animals from poachers and other threats and appreciated the visits of conservationists and concerned visitors.