# Indonesia’s ‘orangutan capital of the world’ is being destroyed

> The Singkil peat swamp is the largest of three remaining coastal peat swamp forests on Sumatra’s west coast, alongside Kluet and Tripa.

- Published: 2026-09-17T19:42:45.736Z
- Updated: 2026-09-17T19:42:45.736Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: 2026 range-wide assessment of Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutans, Indonesia, Leuser Ecosystem, Rainforest Action Network, Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve, Singkil peat swamp, Sumatra’s west coast

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