WATCH: Five Abandoned Orangutans Rescued In Odisha Shifted To Nandankanan Zoo For Health Checks
Five young orangutans rescued from a forested area in Odisha’s Balasore district have been brought to Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, where zoo authorities have placed them under quarantine and veterinary observation. The unusual rescue has drawn attention because orangutans are not native to India. The great apes naturally occur in Southeast Asia, primarily on the islands of Borneo…
Five young orangutans rescued from a forest in Odisha's Balasore district have been transported to Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar for health assessments. These rare animals, native to Southeast Asia, were found in a casuarina plantation in the Udayapur-Talsari area of Balasore. Their presence in Odisha, far from their natural habitat, has raised questions about their origin and transportation.
The Balasore wildlife division rescued the five orangutans, who were then transferred to Nandankanan Zoological Park. Upon arrival, the orangutans were quarantined and given initial health checks. Two of the animals are reported to be particularly young, with one exhibiting signs of illness, such as a fever. Veterinary teams are closely monitoring the primates for any health issues, nutritional deficiencies, injuries, or other concerns.
The investigation into the orangutans' journey to Balasore is ongoing, with authorities exploring the possibility of illegal wildlife trafficking. For now, the orangutans remain under the care of the zoo's veterinary staff until further notice.
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