Orangutan seen using human-made bridge for the first time
An orangutan has been observed using a human-made canopy bridge to cross a road in Indonesia, marking the first confirmed use of the structure. The bridge was installed two years ago to help reconnect fragmented orangutan habitats separated by the Lagan-Pagindar road. Wildlife experts say the crossing is a positive step for conservation efforts aimed at reducing inbreeding and extinction risks. The event was documented by the Sumatran Orangutan Society.
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An orangutan was seen using a canopy bridge to cross a public road in Indonesia for the first time, according to the Sumatran Orangutan Society. The bridge was built two years ago to help orangutans cross the Lagan-Pagindar road, which created a physical barrier that put them at risk of inbreeding and eventually extinction.April 28, 2026
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