@int.animalrescue: 59 orangutans have now been rescued from areas devastated by forest and land fires in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. As fires continue to destroy vital orangutan habitat, these endangered animals are being left without food, shelter or anywhere safe to go. This rescue was filmed last month in September 2026. Among those rescued are mothers desperately trying to protect their young, and frightened juveniles found alone, with no sign of their mothers. Many have been found suffering from severe dehydration, malnutrition, burns and painful injuries. The rescue operations have been carried out by Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry, through the West Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), alongside our partners, YIARI. Several rescued orangutans are now receiving vital veterinary treatment and care at YIARI's rehabilitation centre. But the situation remains deeply concerning. With vast areas of forest reduced to ashes, more orangutans remain at risk. Our partners, YIARI, and BKSDA West Kalimantan continue to monitor the affected areas and carry out rescues where needed. While 59 orangutans have been brought to safety, the devastating loss of their habitat is a stark reminder of the urgent need to protect these precious forests and the wildlife that depends on them. Please donate today via TikTok fundraiser or link in bio to help the teams on the ground carry out urgent rescue missions and save the lives of orangutans still in danger.

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Friday 30 October 2026 14:11:16 GMT