One Storm Pushed World's Rarest Great Ape Closer To Extinction In Sumatra

Climate Change Threatens Rare Sumatran Great Ape

A recent study reveals that severe landslides, driven by climate change, have decimated nearly 10% of the remaining population of the world's most endangered great ape species on Sumatra, Indonesia. Scientists reported this alarming statistic on Wednesday, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts.

The impact of these natural disasters underscores the vulnerabilities that climate change poses to wildlife, particularly to species already on the brink of extinction. As habitats are destroyed, the survival of these apes hangs in the balance, prompting calls for immediate action to protect their dwindling numbers.