Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires

Yiari CEO Karmele Llano Sanchez said relocating the eight orangutans to the reserve was a "necessary step" when their habitats became unsafe.

BBC News1 source1 min read3 weeks agoFiled October 11, 2026

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Endangered orangutans released back into the wild after Borneo fires
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Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires

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