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One storm pushed world's rarest great ape closer to extinction in Sumatra

A recent storm in Sumatra has had a devastating impact on the world's rarest great ape species, further threatening its already precarious existence.

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A recent storm in Sumatra has had a devastating impact on the world's rarest great ape species, further threatening its already precarious existence. The storm, fueled by climate change, triggered landslides that resulted in the loss of nearly one in 10 of the remaining members of this species. This development highlights the ongoing vulnerability of the species to environmental disasters, underscoring the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect it.

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