Camera shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road for the firs time
A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed using a human-made canopy bridge to cross a public road for the first time. This significant event highlights the challenges faced by critically endangered orangutans due to habitat loss and human conflict. Conservationists are hopeful that the installation of these bridges will help restore connectivity for the species.
- ▪The orangutan was filmed crossing a canopy bridge that spans the Lagan–Pagindar road in Pakpak Bharat district.
- ▪This marks the first documented case of a Sumatran orangutan using an artificial canopy bridge to cross a public road.
- ▪Conservationists installed five canopy bridges to help arboreal animals cross above traffic, as natural crossings were eliminated by road upgrades.
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AsiaCamera shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road for the first timeRapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleOrangutan seen using human-made bridge for the first time00:50Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 28, 2026, 3:47 AM EDT / Source: The Associated PressBy The Associated PressA Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a human-made canopy bridge to cross a public road on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, conservationists said Monday.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Rapid development…
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