Rescued Orangutans moved to safe forest
Summary
Eight endangered orangutans were released into a protected forest in West Kalimantan weeks after wildfires destroyed large areas of their habitat in Indonesian Borneo. The rescued apes had been treated for malnutrition and dehydration before returning to the wild.
Key Points
- Eight endangered orangutans were moved to Batu Nyambu protected forest in West Kalimantan after wildfires ravaged their habitat.
- The animals were rescued from Ketapang and North Kayong regencies and had suffered malnutrition and dehydration but no major injuries.
- The release site was chosen for its intact forest, food sources, water, nesting trees and links to neighboring forests.
- Indonesia’s forest and land fires have worsened this year amid a prolonged dry season, land clearing by fire and water shortages.
