Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo
Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.
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"The situation is quite critical."
— Karmele Llano Sanchez , Executive
"leaving [the orangutans] without any food or water."
— Karmele Llano Sanchez , Executive
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Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.
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