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Malnutrition and dehydration documented in infant death and rescued orangutans

Two independent reports note the conditions in separate unrelated cases.

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A newborn girl born January 31, 2024 died on February 13, 2024. She had severe malnutrition, dehydration and infections.[1] Wildlife organisation YIARI stated rescued orangutans showed malnutrition and dehydration but no severe physical injuries from the wildfires.[2] No connection is noted between the two cases.
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  1. The newborn girl was born on January 31, 2024, and died on February 13, 2024, after suffering from severe malnutrition, dehydration, and infections. · BLESK.cz
  2. YIARI stated rescued orangutans showed malnutrition and dehydration but no severe physical injuries from the wildfires. · Winnipeg Free Press
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