Orangutans roam freely at the Semenggoh Nature Reserve in Sarawak. Photo: Filepic
The iconic orangutans are a protected species in Malaysia and found only in Sarawak and Sabah.
In Sarawak, orangutans are found in two main areas: Batang Ai National Park and Lanjak Entimau Wild Life Sanctuary, where their numbers are estimated to be around 1,600. They roam freely in these two contiguous protected areas.
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