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Orangutans Not Native To India Found In Odisha Forest, Probe Ordered
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Five orangutans, a species not native to India, were discovered and rescued by a forest patrolling team in an Odisha forest on Tuesday morning. The Forest and Environment Minister, Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia, has ordered a probe into how these animals came to be in the region.
Why it matters
The presence of non-native orangutans in an Indian forest raises significant concerns about illegal wildlife trafficking and its impact on biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia said the five…
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