Greeting Orangutans in Leuser Forest

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A Sumatran orangutan is seen in a tree near the Ketambe Research Station in Mount Leuser National Park (TNGL), Ketambe district, Southeast Aceh, Aceh, Saturday (6/5). The Leuser Ecosystem (KEL) is one of the last places on earth where orangutans, rhinoceroses, elephants and tigers live together in the wild. Environmental damage to the KEL further endangers the existence of these protected animals.

The Leuser ecosystem not only supports human life but is also home to endangered species. The region is home to hundreds of species of mammals, birds and reptiles. One of the most phenomenal animals there is the Sumatran orangutan.

“Handsome, handsome!” Garry Sundin, 54, shouted. The Australian was elated at seeing a Sumatran orangutan hanging from a tree in Mount Leuser National Park (TNGL) in Ketambe village, Ketambe district, southeast Aceh, on Saturday (6/5/2017) afternoon.