Habitat Affected by Forest and Land Fires, Mama Man and Her Children Evacuated from Resident's Garden

PONTIANAK, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026, GARISBUMI.com – When their habitat was affected by forest and land fires, Mama Man and her children were found around residents' gardens in Sungai Awan Kiri Village, Muara Pawan District, Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan (Kalbar).

Mama Man is a female orangutan who is estimated to be 20 years old. The child who was always with him, Man, was only about seven months old.

The public reported their whereabouts to officers. After conducting monitoring, the West Kalimantan (Kalbar) Natural Resources Conservation Center (KSDA) team together with the Indonesian Rehabilitation Nature Initiation Foundation (YIARI) confirmed that the area around the location no longer provided adequate forest cover.

The team then carried out an evacuation on September 3 2026. Mama Man and Man were successfully rescued and placed in temporary care at the YIARI Rehabilitation Center.

Both underwent medical examinations and treatment to ensure their physical condition and behavior were monitored. This treatment is carried out until the habitat conditions around the location are declared safe.

If the results of the examination and technical recommendations allow, Mama Man and Man will be considered for reintroduction to a suitable habitat.