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Landslides Linked to Climate Change Threaten Rare Great Apes in Sumatra

Recent climate change-induced landslides have significantly impacted the population of the world's rarest great ape species in Sumatra, with scientists reporting a loss of nearly 10%.

Editorial Staff
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Updated 1 day ago
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A recent report from scientists highlights the devastating effects of climate change on the world's rarest great ape species, found on Indonesia's Sumatra island.

Landslides, intensified by climate change, have resulted in the loss of nearly one in ten of these great apes, raising concerns about their survival.

This incident underscores the broader implications of climate change on wildlife and the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these endangered species.