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The release of nine orangutans in West Kalimantan

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DevelopingNext check Oct 31: Any YIARI or forestry update on post-release monitoring, the animals’ condition, and clarification of the release group’s individual composition.

Where it stands

On October 29, conservationists released all nine rescued orangutans into protected Batu Nyambu forest; the animals climbed trees and disappeared into the canopy. The release is complete, and the chartered situation has ended.

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  1. Update 1Nine fire-rescued orangutans get another chance in Borneo’s canopy

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    Nine fire-rescued orangutans get another chance in Borneo’s canopy

    Mothers, dependent young and three pregnancies were among the group returned to Batu Nyambu after weeks of rehabilitation. Their longer-term outcome remains unreported.

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Who's involved

People

  • Karmele Llano SánchezSpanish primatologist and environmentalist1 report

Places

  • IndonesiaIndonesia1 report
  • KetapangKetapang, West Kalimantan, Indonesia1 report

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