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Borneo's severe wildfires could leave lasting harm for orangutans

Indonesia is facing one of its worst wildfire seasons in over a decade as strong El Niño conditions drive widespread drought, with Borneo among the hardest-hit areas. Peatlands in West, Central and South Kalimantan are smouldering underground, releasing smoke haze that threatens human health and the environment, and scientists warn of lasting effects on orangutans.

Borneo's severe wildfires could leave lasting harm for orangutans

This summary is based on reporting by Phys.org.

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