Indonesia saves orangutan pair from fire
Summary
An orangutan mother and her baby were rescued from encroaching wildfires in Indonesia and moved to a wildlife rescue center in West Kalimantan. Authorities say smoke exposure has threatened multiple orangutans in the region, with one death linked to the fires last week.
Key Points
- An orangutan mother and baby were rescued from wildfire threats in Indonesia and taken to a YIARI rescue and rehabilitation center.
- Authorities say the pair showed no burn injuries, but veterinarians are monitoring them for smoke-related health effects.
- Nine orangutans have been evacuated in less than a month in Ketapang district, West Kalimantan, because of wildfires.
- One orangutan died last week after rescue, with smoke exposure cited as the cause of death.
