The Odisha government has sought CZA permission to retain five rescued orangutan cubs at Nandankanan Zoological Park. The cubs, rescued from Balasore, are under quarantine and receiving care, while authorities investigate how they reached Odisha and possible international wildlife trafficking links
Five baby orangutans rescued in Odisha are recovering at Nandankanan Zoological Park, where they are receiving veterinary care, nutrition and stress management. Authorities are also probing suspected international smuggling after the animals, native to Southeast Asian rainforests, were found in Balasore