In 2026, orangutans experienced a tumultuous year marked by hardships and unexpected joys. A cyclone devastated the Tapanuli orangutan population, leading to alarming losses. Yet, against the odds, a rehabilitated mother orangutan welcomed a new infant in the wild. Meanwhile, Borneo’s orangutan numbers continue to dwindle due to aggressive palm oil cultivation and rampant forest fires, stirring concerns among conservationists as habitats vanish.
