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Orangutans Rescued From Indonesia's Raging Forest Fires
Key Takeaways
- Wildfires have been burning across parts of Indonesia for months, forcing high-stakes wildlife rescues in Sumatra and Borneo.
- Dozens of orangutans have been rescued from fire zones, including a female nicknamed Novita and a male named Bara.
- Bara was found atop a tree on razed land in thick haze, reported relatively healthy with minor burns, and will be moved to a nature reserve in Central Kalimantan.
- Novita, estimated at 3 to 4 years old, remains in intensive care at the Nyaru Menteng rehabilitation center after being rescued in late September.
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DT Editorial Team··via phys.org