### [2026-09-11](/feed/2026/09/11/index.md)

##### Endangerment of orangutans
# Indonesia works with Indian authorities to repatriate five baby orangutans found in an Odisha forest after suspected trafficking. Odisha Police and India's Wildlife Crime Control Bureau examine how the apes, which are native to Borneo and Sumatra, reached India. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260911-indonesia-to-bring-back-baby-orangutans-allegedly-trafficked-to-india)

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