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Coverage dated September 5, 2026

Indonesia rescues second orangutan mother and baby from wildfire

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An orangutan mother and her baby, threatened by wildfires encroaching on their habitat in Indonesia, were rescued earlier this week, authorities said in a statement Saturday.

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  1. Phys

    Indonesia rescues second orangutan mother and baby from wildfire (opens Phys)

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    An orangutan mother and her baby, threatened by wildfires encroaching on their habitat in Indonesia, were rescued earlier this week, authorities said in a statement Saturday.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Orangutan mother and infant rescued from wildfire-hit forest in Indonesia (opens Al Jazeera)

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    A mother orangutan and her infant have been rescued from a shrinking patch of forest threatened by wildfires.

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