Borneo Wildfires Edge Closer to Critical Orangutan Research Site

Wildfires in Indonesia are encroaching upon a vital research site for critically endangered Bornean orangutans, threatening a long-standing study of wild apes. The fires have burned to within 200 meters of the Rangkong research station, a satellite of the main Cabang Panti research station located in Gunung Palung National Park.

Staff are working tirelessly to combat the blaze and protect the area, which is a crucial habitat for these vulnerable animals. The proximity of the fires to the research facilities highlights the escalating threat posed by the ongoing wildfires to both wildlife and scientific endeavors in the region.