On October 9, 2026, a young orangutan was rescued from wildfires on Borneo Island in Indonesia. The orangutan sustained burns to its hands and feet and is currently receiving treatment at a wildlife hospital. The rescue is part of a larger effort to save dozens of orangutans from fires that have caused extensive habitat destruction across the region.
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