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The flower, which emits a dead-body odor to attract pollinating insects that feed on flesh, bloomed Sunday and thousands of people showed up to take a whiff.
The viral image featured 7-month-old Vena, a victim of the illegal -- and flourishing -- orangutan pet trade.
Hes one of the lucky survivors of conflict palm oil expansion but his fate is not the norm.
Fewer than 100 of the species are believed to exist in the wild.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
A new video explains how to get involved.
The 8-year-old animal's move is part of a last-ditch effort to save the critically-endangered species.
Cultivating the product, found in most processed foods and cosmetics, kills animals and displaces people.