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Baby orangutan Irene becomes face of Borneo fire rescue
Original: Baby orangutan 'Irene' becomes the face of wildlife rescue efforts in months-long Borneo fires
A baby orangutan named Irene has become a symbol of wildlife rescue efforts as fires burned across Borneo for months, destroying orangutan habitat and leaving young apes stranded. Rescuers evacuated and cared for affected animals, and Irene's story drew attention to the wider toll of the fires on endangered orangutans and calls for stronger protection of their forest home.
Why now: The ongoing Borneo fires and their devastating impact on endangered orangutans have drawn global sympathy and attention to rescue efforts.
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