Indonesia releases eight orangutans rescued from fires to protected forest

· Climate · Indonesia

Indonesian authorities released eight orangutans rescued from fires into a protected forest, according to reports. Local authorities and the group YIARI rescued 46 orangutans from threats of fires between August and Oct 9. The releases followed intense wildfires over the summer that threatened the apes' habitats. Rescuers moved the apes back into the Borneo forest. The fires and habitat loss have been a recurring threat to orangutans in Indonesia.

Why it matters：The releases highlight the impact of wildfires and habitat loss on one of the world's most endangered great apes.

Key points

  • Eight orangutans were released into a protected forest.
  • Authorities and YIARI rescued 46 orangutans between August and Oct 9.
  • Intense wildfires over the summer threatened their habitats.

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