Rare and Resilient: The Incredible Story of Indonesia’s Only Albino Orangutan’s Fight for Survival

Discovering Alba: A Rare Sighting in Indonesia

Let’s transport ourselves to April 2017, a seemingly ordinary month that would prove to hold something extraordinary. Amidst the emerald expanse of the Indonesian rainforest, a sudden glint of white caught the eye of astonished observers.

Was it a trick of the light, or perhaps the flutter of an alabaster birdwing? The answer left them breathless: nestled amidst the foliage was a young albino orangutan, herpure white fur contrasting strikingly against the verdant landscape.