Endangered Orangutans Released Back into the Wild After Borneo Fires
BBC News reports on the release of eight critically endangered orangutans back into the wild in Borneo, following intense wildfires that destroyed their habitat.
Rescue and Release
Three mothers and their three daughters, along with two adult males, were freed in a reserve in western Borneo on Friday. These apes were among 46 rescued by Indonesian wildlife authorities before the fires raged through their homes in August and September.
Background
- Location: Borneo
- Topics: Orangutans, Conservation, Wildfires, Indonesia
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