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India Probes Five Baby Orangutans as Indonesia Plans Repatriation
Five baby orangutans were found and rescued in a forest in Odisha, India.
They are now at Nandankanan Zoological Park.
Indonesian officials think the animals may have come from the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
They have contacted Indian authorities about the case.
Investigators are checking how the orangutans reached India.
They are also considering whether a wildlife-trafficking network was involved.
If the animals are confirmed to be from Indonesia, they could be sent back.
Indonesia is preparing health checks, quarantine, genetic testing, safe transport and rehabilitation plans.
Both countries are waiting for the investigation and required legal approvals.
Five baby orangutans were rescued from a forest in Odisha’s Balasore district.
The orangutans are being held at Nandankanan Zoological Park near Bhubaneswar.
Indonesia suspects the animals may originate from Sumatra and has contacted Indian authorities.
Officials are investigating whether an organised transnational wildlife-trafficking network was involved.
Indonesia is preparing possible repatriation measures, including quarantine, genetic identification and transport.
- Who
- Five baby orangutans, Indian authorities, and Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry are involved.
- What
- India is investigating the origin of the orangutans while Indonesia prepares for possible repatriation.
- Where
- The orangutans were rescued in Balasore district, Odisha, and are being held at Nandankanan Zoological Park near Bhubaneswar.
- When
- The developments occurred days after the orangutans were rescued.
- Why
- Indonesia suspects the orangutans may be from Sumatra and is investigating possible wildlife trafficking.
Key facts
- Animals
- Five baby orangutans
- Rescue location
- A forest in Balasore district, Odisha
- Current location
- Nandankanan Zoological Park near Bhubaneswar
- Suspected origin
- Sumatra, Indonesia
- Indonesian agency
- Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry
- Investigation concern
- A possible organised transnational wildlife-trafficking network
- Possible repatriation preparations
- Health examinations, quarantine, genetic identification, transport, welfare safeguards and rehabilitation
Quotes
Ristianto Pribadi
Director of Public Relations and International Cooperation Bureau in Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry
“We fully respect the judicial and statutory procedures applicable in India. Indonesia will therefore continue its government-to-government and CITES coordination while awaiting the completion of the investigation and the necessary judicial authorisation. In parallel, we are preparing the technical requirements that may be needed for repatriation, including health examinations, quarantine arrangements, genetic identification, transport, animal welfare safeguards, and appropriate post-arrival||||I”
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