Eight Orangutans Rehomed to Indonesian Forest After Wildfire Rescue
Eight endangered orangutans have been released into a protected forest in Indonesia's Borneo after wildfires destroyed their original habitat. Rescuers cheered them on as they made a return to the wild after receiving medical care.
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