Endangered orangutans released back into the wild after Borneo fires
Key Takeaways
- Eight orangutans were released into a Borneo reserve.
- The group included three mothers, three daughters, and two adult males.
- They were rescued from intense wildfires in August and September.
- Indonesian authorities rescued a total of 46 critically endangered apes.
Eight critically endangered orangutans have been successfully released back into the wild in Borneo. The group, consisting of three mothers, their daughters, and two adult males, was freed in a protected reserve.
These apes were among 46 rescued by Indonesian wildlife authorities from severe wildfires that ravaged their natural habitat in August and September.
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