Deadly wildfires leave Borneo wildlife scrambling for fresh water

Mongabay
Oct 9, 2026, 2:50 am112 ptsTrending
Wildfires in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, are leaving wildlife without fresh water as ponds turn brackish and forest pools dry up, driving animals into villages and toward the coast. Residents and conservation groups are responding by providing water, rescuing affected animals and treating them as smoke and…

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