Baby Orangutan Rescued in India Repatriated to Indonesia
The male orangutan was flown to Jakarta after a suspected trafficking rescue, and officials said quarantine will be followed by transfer to a rehabilitation centre.
- On Monday, India repatriated a rescued baby orangutan to Indonesia, marking the first successful return of a seized CITES-listed animal from the country. The primate arrived at Kualanamu International Airport in Medan following coordinated efforts by wildlife protection agencies.
- Authorities seized the orangutan from a Mumbai apartment in 2024 before transferring it to zoos in Maharashtra and Gujarat for rehabilitation. Procedural hurdles and respiratory health issues delayed the return for two years.
- As a special gesture, the Government of India waived all historical costs incurred for the animal's care. CITES Management Authorities from both nations coordinated the transfer in accordance with international wildlife protection protocols.
- The orangutan will enter a quarantine period before moving to a rehabilitation center in Sumatra. Experts project the juvenile could be released into the wild in about four years with proper training.
- Indonesian wildlife experts will visit India next month to assist with potential repatriation efforts for five other orangutans rescued in Odisha. These collaborations reflect shared commitment to protecting endangered species across borders.
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Baby orangutan rescued in India repatriated to Indonesia
The orangutan was repatriated from Gujarat and arrived at Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, where officials from the Consulate General of India attended a reception organised by Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry
One orangutan goes home. Will the five babies follow?
Two years since an infant orangutan was seized from a Mumbai apartment, the procedures are finally complete to repatriate him to his homeland, Indonesia. The animal will fly out of India on October 19, 2026, after a long bilateral process, delayed by procedural hurdles and poor health condition of the animal, according to Yogesh Nilkand […]
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LatestlyIndia repatriates rescued Sumatran baby orangutan to Indonesia, facilitates return of 5 others
A baby orangutan of Sumatran origin, rescued in India in November 2024, was repatriated to Indonesia on Monday through coordinated efforts by wildlife protection agencies and CITES Management Authorities of both countries, the Embassy of India in Jakarta said.
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