# 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.

- Published: 2026-10-11T19:30:02.281Z
- Updated: 2026-10-12T05:00:02.245Z
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- Topics: Environment
- Involves: Argitoe Ranting, Borneo, Eight orangutans, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Karmele Llano Sanchez, Orangutans, This year's El Niño, Yiara, conservation group WWF, the climate

## How it developed

- 2026-10-11T19:30:02.281Z - BBC News: [Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwvgde0m2d73o)
- 2026-10-12T05:00:02.245Z - BBC News: [Endangered orangutans released back into the wild after Borneo fires](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c6073z5rvrk3o)

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