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Nina and Sara visited the Semenggoh Orangutan Sanctuary just outside Kuching where a couple dozen of these Borneo natives (most rescued from illegal pet operations) were protected and fed. A large crowd of people was there at feeding time, making more noise than necessary. Some females with babies were frightened off by the loud mob. As Sarawak continues to cut jungles and increase palm oil plantations, the outlook for survival of wild orangutans (and many other species) is bleak. |