Fears grow that world’s rarest apes were swept away in Sumatran floods

Rising floodwaters engulf the lush greenery of the Leuser Ecosystem, where conservationists assess the impact on the endangered Sumatran orangutan population.

Local wildlife officials and conservationists are currently assessing the impact of the floods on the orangutan population, which is already threatened by habitat loss and poaching. To learn more about the efforts aimed at protecting these animals, visit this link. Additionally, the floods have hindered conservation efforts in the area. Organizations dedicated to protecting the … Read more