Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:42am on 09 Sep 2026,Wednesday India
Five baby orangutans were found in the Bichitrapur forest area near Badapahi village in Odisha’s Balasore district, nearly 4,000 km from their natural habitats in Indonesia and Malaysia. The discovery has raised serious concerns because orangutans are not native to India. Forest officials rescued the animals and began investigating how they reached the area, with suspected international wildlife trafficking among the possibilities. The unusual discovery also attracted large crowds, prompting authorities to secure the animals. Officials are assessing their health and considering relocation to a suitable facility, including Nandankanan Zoological Park. The case highlights concerns over illegal wildlife trade and endangered-species protection.
