Indonesia, Oct. 11 -- The West Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) and IAR Indonesia Foundation have rescued 46 Bornean orangutans ( Pongo pygmaeus ) affected by forest and land fires.

"Between August and October 9, during the wildfire season, at least 46 orangutans were rescued from burning habitats. Securing safe habitats remains an ongoing challenge for conservation efforts," Head of the West Kalimantan BKSDA, Murlan Dameria Pane, said in Pontianak on Sunday.

Of that total, eight orangutans declared healthy were relocated on October 9 to the Batu Nyambu Protection Forest in Ketapang District, West Kalimantan. The relocation followed evacuation, health checks, and observation.

"Wildlife rescue efforts do not stop...