Indonesia releases eight orangutans rescued from Borneo fires to protected forest
Indonesian authorities and rescuers released eight orangutans rescued from recent blazes in West Kalimantan into a protected forest on Sunday.
Animals moved from burned plantations
The forestry ministry and the YIARI wildlife rehabilitation foundation stated that the apes were saved from multiple sites destroyed by flames. These locations included plantations situated near the natural forest homes of the orangutans in West Kalimantan last month.
Relocation to new reserve
Officials relocated the group on Friday to the Batu Nyambu Protected Forest, which covers 23,000 hectares. The chosen site offers primary and secondary forest cover along with necessary food and water sources.
Reasons for habitat shift
YIARI CEO Karmele Llano Sanchez described moving the animals as a necessary step because their original habitat was no longer safe. Operational director Argitoe Ranting noted that the new location connects to other forests to ensure survival chances.
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