Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community
Summary
A new road split a wild orangutan community in Sumatra, Indonesia, raising concerns about the animals becoming isolated and unhealthy. Conservation groups and the government built a bridge in the trees to help orangutans cross between the two forest parts, and after two years, one orangutan finally used it to unite the groups.Key Facts
- The orangutan community in Sumatra was divided by a new road.
- This separation risked inbreeding, which can harm animal health.
- Conservation groups SOS and Tangguh Hutan Khatulistiwa, along with the government, built a canopy bridge to connect the two sides.
- The bridge remained unused for two years after it was completed.
- One orangutan bravely crossed the bridge, showing its potential use.
- This crossing could improve the chances of survival and health for the orangutans.
- The story was reported by Helen Buckland, CEO of SOS.
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