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Orangutan population in Sumatra more than doubles after census

Source
New Scientist

Publication Date
2016-03-04

There are more than twice as many orangutans on the Indonesian island of Sumatra as we thought, according to a new survey. But deforestation and development could still see their numbers plummet over the next decade.

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https://www.newscientist.com/article/2079620-orangutan-population-in-sumatra-more-than-doubles-after-census/