Five Rescued Orangutans to Stay Permanently at Nandankanan Zoo in Odisha

The Odisha government has decided to permanently keep <b>five infant orangutans</b> at the Nandankanan Zoological Park after they were rescued from the state's forests about two months ago. State Forest and Environment Minister <b>Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia</b> stated that no official documentary evidence regarding their ownership has been presented by Indonesia or any other country. Following their rescue, the infant orangutans were placed in the Nandankanan zoo under the supervision of wildlife experts. Zoo authorities report that all five animals are currently in good health and are receiving proper medical care, suitable food, and regular monitoring of their behavior and daily activities. Although initial concerns suggested the animals might have been smuggled from abroad, the government emphasizes that no valid ownership claims have been officially submitted.