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DERMATITIS CASES IN ORANGUTANS

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Recently, several orangutans on our pre-release islands have been undergoing recovery from skin health issues. These orangutans were exposed to the rengas tree (Gluta renghas), a plant known to be dangerous for both human and orangutan skin. The rengas tree is commonly found in tropical rainforests of Indonesia, including Kalimantan. While it thrives in the wild, its sap is highly dangerous upon skin contact. The toxic compounds in the sap, incl…

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DERMATITIS CASES IN ORANGUTANS

Recently, several orangutans on our pre-release islands have been undergoing recovery from skin health issues. These orangutans were exposed to the rengas tree (Gluta renghas), a plant known to be dangerous for both human and orangutan skin. The rengas tree is commonly found in tropical rainforests of Indonesia, including Kalimantan. While it thrives in the wild, its sap is highly dangerous upon skin contact. The toxic compounds in the sap, incl…

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