Indonesia Landslides Led to Estimated Loss of Over 5% of Orangutan Population

NY Times Science · · 1 min read · Social Sciences

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Key Takeaways

  • More than 5% of the orangutan species is estimated to have been lost.
  • The loss was attributed to landslides in Indonesia.
  • Landslides were unleashed by a climate-fueled storm.

Why This Matters

The reported loss of over 5% of the orangutan population due to climate-fueled landslides highlights a direct and significant impact of environmental events on endangered species populations.

Overview

A study indicates that landslides in Indonesia resulted in an estimated loss exceeding 5% of the endangered orangutan population. The landslides were a consequence of a climate-fueled storm which caused significant flows of water, mud, and debris.

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