Massive wildfires threaten critically endangered orangutans in Bornean wildlife reserves | The Independent
▻https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/orang-utans-borneo-wildfires-palm-oil-weather-endangered-internationa
Vulnerable orangutans in West Borneo are under threat from wind whipped wildfires that have been exacerbated by the season’s extreme weather.
Around 100 apes are safely housed in the International Animal Rescue (IAR) centre in Ketapang but local conservationists fear they will not be able to protect them if the blazes head their way.
One large fire is already in the vicinity of the facility where the orangutans are undergoing rehabilitation.
et c’est seulement en fin d’article qu’on pointe la responsabilité de l’#industrie_palmiste... (qui a asséché les tourbières) #feu #incendie #climat