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After the flood in Sumatra: The silent disappearance of the world's rarest apes
Tapanuli orangutans live in the trees of Sumatra's mountain forests. Credit: ADITYA SUMITRA
Only around 800 Tapanuli orangutans still live in Sumatra's mountain forests. A flood disaster in November 2025 has further decimated its already fragile population and is forcing Indonesia to change policy. However, experts worldwide are concerned.
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