Three Rescued Orangutans in Odisha Found Anaemic; DNA Tests Planned

Three orangutans rescued in Odisha have been found to be anaemic, officials said. They are receiving supportive supplementation as advised by a technical committee, and DNA tests are planned to determine their origin. The animals arrived at Nandankanan Zoological Park on the night of September 8.

All five orangutans are reportedly stable, with normal feed acceptance and improved activity, according to officials. One particular male orangutan has shown a slightly higher temperature than the others since arrival. Supportive supplementation for the orangutan babies has already been started as per the technical committee's advice. Zoo authorities will decide when and where to send DNA samples for testing. Since the case involves an element of international smuggling, a high-level and professional probe is considered essential by experts.