Orangutans in Odisha: How Did Apes Not Native to India End Up in Balasore Forest? The discovery of five baby orangutans in a forest in Balasore, Odisha, has sent shockwaves through India's wildlife community.
The presence of these apes is undoubtedly a cause for concern and highlights the increasingly sophisticated nature of international wildlife trafficking.
Orangutans are an endangered species native to Borneo and Sumatra, making their appearance in Odisha astonishing. How did they traverse such vast distances, and who was behind their transportation?