Rescued baby orangutans having fun

http://www.internationalanimalrescue.org

In August 2009 International Animal Rescue signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Forestry Department (BKSDA) in West Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, agreeing plans for the rescue, rehabilitation and relocation of orangutans that have lost their forest habitat to make way for oil palm plantations. The agreement allows for the purchase of land and the creation of facilities where the rescued animals can be rehabilitated before being released back into protected areas of forest.

Here the youngest orangutans at the centre enjoy playing together.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• baby orangutan
• ape rescue
• illegal pet trade
• indonesia
• borneo
• deforestation
• palm oil industry