53 Orangutans Rescued from Fires in Borneo, With Many Rewilded to Forest Preserves Across the Island

Forest and peatland wildfires continue to burn across the island of Borneo, endangering the air quality for both humans and wildlife—and torching the food supply for critically endangered orangutans. Fortunately, thanks to an 18-year nonprofit that focuses on primate rescue and conservation in Indonesia, a total of 53 orangutans have been rescued from the fires, […] The post 53 Orangutans Rescued from Fires in Borneo, With Many Rewilded to Forest Preserves Across the Island appeared first on Good News Network .