Old fire hoses become lifelines for Malaysia’s endangered langurs

Mongabay
Jun 23, 2026, 3:09 am126 ptsTrending
On Malaysia’s Penang Island, conservationist Yap Jo Leen is turning old fire hoses into lifesaving bridges that help endangered monkeys cross busy roads in residential areas. The idea took root after she witnessed a female dusky langur and her infant get struck by a vehicle in 2016, Yap told Mongabay’s Phil…

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