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680news.comworld11 days agoDeveloping
Young Male Sumatran Orangutan Uses New Canopy Bridge Over Indonesian Road, Footage Shows
A young male Sumatran orangutan was captured on camera using a newly built canopy bridge to cross a road in North Sumatra, marking the first such recorded instance. The bridge, constructed in 2024, aims to reconnect fragmented habitats for the critically endangered species. Conse…
world31 days ago
Floods in Sumatra Kill Over 1,200, Linked to Deforestation
In November 2025, floods and landslides in Sumatra, triggered by Cyclone Senyar, killed more than 1,200 people and displaced hundreds of thousands. The disaster affected areas in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, destroying homes and infrastructure. Abc reported that defores…