Inside the mission to save critically endangered orangutans from fire

Conservationists are currently engaged in efforts to protect critically endangered orangutans from wildfires spreading across Borneo. The mission focuses on mitigating the immediate threat posed by these fires to the survival of the species in the region.

Local observers suggest that these fires are not accidental, but are being deliberately ignited to clear land for the development of palm oil plantations. This practice poses a significant ongoing risk to the orangutans' natural habitat and their long-term viability in the wild.