Extreme Rain Kills 7% of Rare Tapanuli Orangutans in Indonesia
A study reveals that extreme rainfall and landslides in November 2025 killed 58 of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans, representing 7% of the global population. The heavy rainfall, exceeding 1,000mm over four days in North Sumatra, raises concerns for the species' survival, with only 800 individuals remaining.
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