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Indonesians Rescue 8 Orangutans, Release Them Into Forest

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC · How we work

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Indonesian Authorities Rescue Orangutans

Indonesian authorities and YIARI rescued eight orangutans and released them into Batu Nyambu Protected Forest.
The group included three mother-child pairs and two adolescent males.
Novita, a 3-4-year-old female, received oxygen, IV fluids and care after her September rescue.
Murlan Dameria Pane reported rescuing 46 orangutans from fires between August and September.
Strong El Niño intensified the dry season, making 2026 wildfires the worst in 11 years.

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Indonesian Authorities Rescue Orangutans

Indonesian authorities and YIARI rescued eight orangutans and released them into Batu Nyambu Protected Forest.
The group included three mother-child pairs and two adolescent males.
Novita, a 3-4-year-old female, received oxygen, IV fluids and care after her September rescue.
Murlan Dameria Pane reported rescuing 46 orangutans from fires between August and September.
Strong El Niño intensified the dry season, making 2026 wildfires the worst in 11 years.

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