Key facts
- Six orangutans were rescued from forest fires in Indonesia within the last week.
- The rescues occurred amid dry conditions that have fueled forest fires.
Indonesian authorities have rescued six orangutans from forest fires in the past week. The rescues come as dry conditions have exacerbated the spread of fires across the region, threatening wildlife and natural habitats. Orangutans, an endangered species, are particularly vulnerable to habitat loss and the dangers posed by wildfires.