Baby orangutans in India expose illegal wildlife trade as experts question a billionaire’s zoo

The discovery of five baby orangutans abandoned on a plantation in eastern India is highlighting the country’s growing role as a destination for trafficked apes

October 26, 2026Updated: October 26, 2026

By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL and VICTORIA MILKO

State

Independent Dan Osborn visits Kimball

9 hrs 54 mins ago

Creighton students dance to raise money for Children’s Nebraska

October 25th 2026, 2:51 AM UTC

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

October 24th 2026, 11:54 PM UTC

22-year-old dies in crash north of Hartington

October 24th 2026, 7:51 PM UTC

Flood receives NAHB Defender of Housing Award in Norfolk

October 24th 2026, 1:48 AM UTC

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

October 23rd 2026, 10:40 PM UTC

Sports

Sidney Tops Cozad 35-19 to Complete Third Straight Undefeated Regular Season

Nebraska high school football playoff brackets released

Beatrice runner Ribble places 3rd at state cross country

Plainview/Osmond plays spoiler in week 9

Liam Gonzalez becomes Norfolk High's first boys cross country state champion

Wayne bounces back from first-set loss for third place finish at Mid-State tournament

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

September 25th 2026, 4:07 AM UTC

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC