Sarawak steps up monitoring of orangutans as haze and heat persist
- KUCHING: Wildlife authorities in Sarawak are stepping up monitoring of orangutans as haze blankets parts of the state, although rangers say the primates have so far shown no sudden changes in their health or behaviour.
- At the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre near Kuching, rangers have increased surveillance in recent weeks, including using drones to monitor hotspots and assess how persistent haze and hot weather could be affecting the animals.
- The more than 600-hectare park is home to about 29 semi-wild orangutans aged between three and 55.
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- KUCHING: Wildlife authorities in Sarawak are stepping up monitoring of orangutans as haze blankets parts of the state, although rangers say the primates have so far shown no sudden changes in their health or behaviour.
- At the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre near Kuching, rangers have increased surveillance in recent weeks, including using drones to monitor hotspots and assess how persistent haze and hot weather could be affecting the animals.
- The more than 600-hectare park is home to about 29 semi-wild orangutans aged between three and 55.
Sources: CNA