Indonesia, Sept. 15 -- The East Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) has deployed a team to monitor a Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) frequently spotted along the Sangatta-Rantau Pulung road in East Kutai District.

"We have deployed a team to monitor the reported orangutan," East Kalimantan BKSDA chief M. Ari Wibawanto said in Samarinda on Tuesday.

Residents who frequently use the interdistrict road reported repeated sightings of the protected animal.

The large orangutan, with reddish-brown fur, was seen eating seeds and young leaves along the roadside.

"We will provide further information on technical measures after the team completes its search of the area," Ari said.

The animal was spotted very close to Kuta...