The number of orangutans in Sarawak's Ulu Sungai Menyang special conservation area has increased over the last decade, based on the latest population assessment carried out this year.
The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) said the survey, conducted by the WWF-Malaysia terrestrial mammals team in Sarawak, estimated the orangutan population at around 167 individuals, compared to about 115 recorded in 2014.
Despite the positive trajectory, SFC said challenges remained, as the Bornean orangutan remained listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
"This encouraging indication reflects the impact of our sustained management efforts and strong collaboration with the state Forest Department, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Malaysia, Borneo Adventure, WWF-Malaysia and local communities.
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