Music therapy to soothe ‘distressed’ orangutans found far from their habitat

Music therapy to soothe ‘distressed’ orangutans found far from their habitat

India’s Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has opened an investigation after orangutans were discovered far from their natural range and showing signs of stress. Officials are employing music therapy to calm the primates while the probe examines possible illegal capture or transport. The agency, which handles wildlife poaching and trafficking cases, aims to determine how the animals ended up in the area.