{
  "id": 6257747,
  "title": "Orangutans not native to India found in Odisha forest; govt orders probe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/orangutans-not-native-to-india-found-in-odisha-forest-govt-orders",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T09:03:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/odisha/orangutans-not-native-to-india-found-in-odisha-forest-govt-orders-probe/article71441927.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "At least five orangutans, not native to India, were recently discovered in a forest in Odisha's Balasore district, leading the state government to suspect wildlife smuggling. The critically endangered apes, typically found in Southeast Asian rainforests, were rescued by forest patrolling teams and are currently being monitored by veterinary doctors. The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has been urged to investigate the incident, with the state government suggesting the animals may have been smuggled into Odisha via air, water, or rail routes. The Ministry of Environment and Forests has emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe distance from the orangutans and avoiding any disturbance.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Unusual sighting in an Odisha forest: 5 baby orangutans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/unusual-sighting-in-an-odisha-forest-5-baby-orangutans",
        "published": "2026-09-08T07:58:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
        "title": "Orangutans not native to India found in Odisha forest; Govt orders probe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/orangutans-not-native-to-india-found-in-odisha-forest-govt-orders-6260368",
        "published": "2026-09-08T09:11:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Orangutans native to SE Asia found in Odisha; wildlife trafficking suspected",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/orangutans-native-to-se-asia-found-in-odisha-wildlife-trafficking",
        "published": "2026-09-08T10:07:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}