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Orangutans found in Odisha spark international trafficking probe
Five baby orangutans, species native to Indonesia and Malaysia, were discovered in the Bichitrapur forest of Odisha, India. The animals, consisting of three males and two females, were found by local villagers and subsequently rescued by forest officials.
Authorities have launched a joint investigation involving the Odisha Police Special Task Force and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau to determine how the primates arrived in India. Officials suspect the involvement of an international wildlife trafficking network. The Indonesian government has formally requested the repatriation of the infants, coordinating with Indian authorities and CITES to ensure a legal return to their natural habitat.
The orangutans are currently in quarantine at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar. They are receiving specialized medical care, including a diet of mashed fruits and vegetables, and are being monitored for stress. DNA sampling to confirm their exact origin and species has been postponed for approximately ten days to allow the animals to stabilize in their new environment.
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Centre of Wildlife Health Committee · Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia · India · Indonesia · Ministry of Forestry of Indonesia · Mohan Charan Majhi · Mysuru Zoo · Nandankanan Zoological Park · Nandankanan Zoological Park · Odisha · Odisha Police Special Task Force · Pradeep Mirase
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- [● 5 SOURCES] An international trafficking network may be involved in the presence of the orangutans in India. wakeup.sg · thecrystaleyes.com · globalnews.ca · businessnewsthisweek.com · periodicoatico.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] DNA sampling of the orangutans has been postponed to allow them time to stabilize in their new environment. www.nationalheraldindia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Investigators are searching for a black SUV that was reportedly seen near the area where the orangutans were found. periodicoatico.com.ar
- [● 14 SOURCES] The rescued orangutans are being held in quarantine at Nandankanan Zoological Park for medical observation and care. periodicoatico.com.ar · wakeup.sg · thecrystaleyes.com · businessnewsweek.in · katadata.co.id · +7 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Odisha Police Special Task Force and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau have launched a joint investigation into suspected wildlife smuggling. wakeup.sg · www.orissapost.com · businessnewsthisweek.com · www.dtnext.in
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Indonesian government is working to repatriate the five baby orangutans to Indonesia. katadata.co.id · mediaindonesia.com · www.tvsarawak.my · www.vol.at · www.rri.co.id · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Zoo officials have introduced classical music therapy and soft toys to help the rescued orangutans manage stress. businessnewsweek.in · www.newindianexpress.com · www.dtnext.in
- [DISPUTED] Five baby orangutans were rescued from the Bichitrapur forest in the Balasore district of Odisha. periodicoatico.com.ar · wakeup.sg · thecrystaleyes.com · businessnewsweek.in · katadata.co.id · +8 more