Jantho Nature Reserve in Aceh Faces Challenges in Sumatran Orangutan Reintroduction
The Jantho Nature Reserve in Aceh Province is implementing a "soft release" program to return rescued Sumatran orangutans to the wild. However, challenges remain in achieving self-sufficiency in the wild, particularly for individuals with lingering dependence on humans.
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