Alba the Albino Orangutan is Thriving in the Wild
A Bornean orangutan named Alba, who is believed to be the only albino orangutan alive in the world, is thriving in the rainforest where she was released more than a year ago.
Author Annette Gartland
Annette Gartland
I am an Irish journalist, based mainly in Southeast Asia. I produce a website, Changing Times, which is focused primarily on environmental issues and human rights. Click to see author's profile.
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