‘Possible human intervention’: 5 baby orangutans found in Balasore’s Ranakatha forest
Five baby orangutans were rescued from the Ranakatha Protected Reserve Forest near Badapai village in Balasore, Odisha, sparking a probe into how the non-native animals reached India. Forest officials say human involvement is suspected, with possible wildlife trafficking being investigated. The five juveniles—two females and three males—are now under medical observation.