Orangutans at risk as Indonesia floods devastate habitat
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Before the deadly landslides and floods hit Indonesia about two weeks ago, 39-year-old ranger Amran Siagian often saw Tapanuli orangutans on a hill in Sipirok, North Sumatra. The ranger of five years says they were fond of eating durian and other farm fruits, but since the disaster, they've vanished.
Breakdown
- Orangutans have disappeared from Sipirok after recent floods and landslides 21s
- At least 962 people killed and almost 300 missing due to the disaster 54s
- Deforestation from mining and logging worsened the disaster's impact 1m 2s
- About 760 orangutans lived in the region; some likely swept away 1m 41s
- Conservationists warn orangutans could go extinct without intervention 2m 36s