The Hindu National · DistrictNews · 2026-09-09
Orangutans rescued from Odisha forest: State begins probe; great apes
Odisha’s Environment Department has also approached the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), seeking its expertise in investigating cases involving the illegal trafficking of wild animals. Odisha investigates the rescue of five orangutans, quarantined at Nandankanan Zoo, amid concerns of illegal wildlife trafficking. Orangutans rescued from Odisha forest: State begins probe; great apes quarantined at Nandankanan Zoo.
Why it matters. This incident highlights the growing threat of illegal international wildlife trafficking and tests India's law enforcement capabilities regarding non-native endangered species.
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