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51 orangutans moved out of danger in Indonesia's fire-hit areas

The West Kalimantan conservation agency and non-profit YIARI reported evacuations at sites across the province between Aug 6 and Oct 19, according to CNA.

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A team has moved 51 orangutans out of danger in Indonesia's fire-hit areas, according to CNA. The West Kalimantan conservation agency and the non-profit YIARI reported that the evacuations took place at sites across the province between Aug 6 and Oct 19.

The Straits Times also reported the figure of 51. It said two organisations described the effort as covering locations in Kalimantan from Aug 6 onward.

Sources

  1. CNA: Dozens of orangutans saved from Indonesia blazes
  2. The Straits Times Asia: Dozens of orang utans saved from Indonesia blazes