Landslides in Indonesia Wipe Out Over 5% of Rare Orangutan Population, Study Shows

Researchers examined the impact of recent landslides in Indonesia. The slides were triggered by a storm intensified by climate change. Torrential rain and debris swept through forest habitats. The study estimates that over 5% of the orangutan species was lost. The affected animals are among the world’s most endangered primates. Habitat destruction also threatens other wildlife and local communities. Conservation groups warn that further extreme weather could accelerate declines. The findings call for urgent protection measures and climate‑action to safeguard remaining populations.