Fears grow that world's rarest apes were swept away in Sumatran floods
Summary
Experts are worried that Sumatran floods have harmed the world's rarest apes, the Tapanuli orangutans. Cyclone Senyar hit the region hard, and these critically endangered apes haven't been seen since the storm. Conservationists found remains of what they believe is an orangutan, raising concerns about the species' survival.Key Facts
- The Tapanuli orangutan is the world's rarest ape, discovered in 2017.
- Fewer than 800 Tapanuli orangutans are left in the world.
- Cyclone Senyar struck Sumatra on November 25, causing severe flooding and landslides.
- The absence of orangutans in their usual habitat has raised concerns they were caught in the floods.
- Conservationists found a carcass believed to be that of a Tapanuli orangutan.
- More than 900 people died from the cyclone's impact, with many more missing.
- Professor Erik Meijaard noted major forest destruction, estimating about 7,200 hectares damaged.
- Conservationists fear the destroyed areas may have contained around 35 orangutans.
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