This is one of three Bornean orangutans that have been released into Bukit Baka Bukit Raya national park in . Badul had spent too much time in human society, but after eight years of forest school, he was ready to return. Korwas was rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. And Asoka was rescued as a tiny infant, but after 10 years of rehabilitation, he has become a confident forest orangutan.



A released Bornean orangutan swings on a liana.

Photograph: BKSDA West Kalimantan, BTNBBBR and Yiari, partner of International Animal Rescue
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