A short film follows the rescue of an orangutan caught in a snare, his rehabilitation and release back into the wild.

Pelangsi. (Photo: International Animal Rescue)

Efforts expended by groups such as International Animal Rescue to save these creatures are extraordinary. Footage of the ape moving through the trees near the end says it all.

Boycotting products containing palm oil is one thing we can all do to help the animals in Indonesia.

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