Extreme rain event killed 7% of Tapanuli orangutans, study finds
A recent study indicates that a four-day period of extreme rainfall and landslides in Sumatra, Indonesia, last November led to the deaths of approximately 7% of the world's rarest great apes, the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans.
A recent study has revealed that a four-day period of intense rainfall and landslides on the Indonesian island of Sumatra last November resulted in the deaths of approximately 7% of the world's rarest great apes. The research indicates that 58 Tapanuli orangutans, a critically endangered species with a total population of fewer than 800, perished due to the extreme weather event. These figures are considered conservative estimates and underscore the severe impact of such natural disasters on highly vulnerable wildlife populations, pushing the Tapanuli orangutan closer to extinction. Sources: BBC News — World.