Five Baby Orangutans Found in India, Indonesia Prepares for Repatriation

The safety and welfare of the five baby orangutans is a priority during the repatriation process. Repatriation will be carried out carefully and following applicable conservation provisions.

Indonesia Supports Disclosure of Smuggling Networks

The case of the discovery of five baby orangutans in India shows that the illegal trade in wildlife has crossed national borders. Handling it requires cooperation between the country of origin, the country where the animal was found, law enforcement agencies, scientific authorities, CITES and conservation organizations.

The Indonesian government ensures that it will continue to oversee the process of repatriating the five orangutans. Indonesia also supports investigations to uncover the origins of the animals and possible illegal trade networks involved.

The community and various parties at home and abroad are invited to strengthen efforts to eradicate wildlife trafficking. This step is needed to ensure that orangutans, an important part of Indonesia's rich biodiversity, remain protected.