# Borneo's wildfires could have a lasting impact on orangutans

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- Published: 2026-10-29T22:00:14+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-borneo-wildfires-impact-orangutans.html
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Indonesia is battling one of its most severe wildfire seasons in over a decade, as intense El Niño conditions fuel widespread drought. Some of the most severely affected areas are on the island of Borneo. Peatlands across West, Central and South Kalimantan are smoldering underground, releasing smoke haze that threatens human health and the environment.

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