Six orangutans rescued from wildfires in West Kalimantan, Indonesia
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Indonesian Forestry Ministry, YIARI wildlife rehabilitation foundation
West Kalimantan, Indonesia
September 4-8, 2026
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Six orangutans, including two infants, were rescued from plantations in West Kalimantan due to wildfires. A total of 15 orangutans have been rescued in the past month as fires destroy forest habitats. Over 43,000 firefighters are deployed to combat the blazes across Indonesia.
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