Dozens of critically endangered orangutans rescued from Indonesian wildfires
Rescuers in Indonesia have saved dozens of orangutans from wildfires.
According to NPR, rescuers in Indonesia have saved dozens of orangutans from wildfires.
The critically endangered species is fighting for their lives and habitats during this deadly wildfire season.
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