Eight Endangered Apes Rescued from Indonesia's Severe Wildfires
Eight endangered apes, including three mother-child pairs and two adolescent male orangutans, were successfully rescued from Indonesia's most intense wildfires in 11 years, according to the South China Morning Post.
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Based on reporting by South China Morning Post:
According to a statement released on Sunday by the Indonesian government and the wildlife foundation Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia (YIARI), eight endangered apes rescued from Indonesia's most severe fires in the last 11 years reached safety after a nine-hour journey involving a car, boat, and foot.
The Southeast Asian nation is currently contending with its most intense wildfires in 11 years, with the fires primarily affecting the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. The government has cautioned that these blazes might persist until November, a situation exacerbated by the El Nino weather pattern.
Among the animals rescued between August and September from various locations were three mother-child pairs and two adolescent male orangutans.
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