Indonesia works to return orangutans found in India
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Indonesian authorities began efforts to bring five baby orangutans back to Indonesia after rangers discovered them in Balasore district, Odisha state, India.
The animals, known for their red fur, appeared to be about one-and-a-half years old and lacked mothers when they were found on Tuesday. Indonesian officials suspect someone illegally brought the orangutans into India, and a criminal investigation is now underway.
The forestry ministry stated the orangutans likely came from Sumatra, an island in Indonesia, though they will perform DNA tests to confirm the animals’ origins. Orangutans naturally live in the wild only on the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Borneo, which Indonesia shares with Malaysia and Brunei. After their rescue, zoo staff are currently providing care for the young orangutans, who appeared to be in good health. Indonesian authorities will repatriate the critically endangered primates once arrangements are complete.
