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Urgent Discovery: Critically Endangered Tapanuli Orangutans Found in Vulnerable Peat Swamp Habitat

A significant discovery has reshaped our understanding of the world’s rarest great ape, the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis). Researchers have confirmed a previously unknown cluster of the species inhabiting a nonprotected peat swamp forest 32 kilometers (20 miles) away from their only known range, the Batang Toru forest in North Sumatra.
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Orangutans Make Up for Sleepless Nights with Naps! | New Study

Orangutans may look peaceful when they sleep, but recent science shows that their rest is a carefully balanced act. A new study published in Current Biology reveals that wild orangutans regulate their sleep with remarkable flexibility—compensating for lost nighttime hours by napping during the day.
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Two Baby Orangutans Seized in Bangkok — What It Reveals About the 2025 Trafficking Pipeline

In May 2025, authorities foiled a live-animal smuggling plot in Bangkok: two infant orangutans were intercepted en route to a buyer, and a courier was arrested. The case exposes deep challenges in Southeast Asia’s illicit wildlife networks, the limits of enforcement, and urgent needs for coordinated action.
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Sharing Wisely: Best Practices for Posting Images of Nonhuman Primates

In the age of social media, a single photo can shape how millions perceive wildlife. The IUCN Primate Specialist Group’s latest guidelines urge users to share images of orangutans and other primates responsibly—to educate, not exploit.
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