There is hope for Orang-Utans? For International Orangutan Day on 19.08.17 environmentalists warn against the massive threat of the apes by deforestation.
You are the best-known and most impressive victims of the palm oil industry and deforestation in Asia: orangutans, the great apes, with the reddish fur and a friendly face, back into the Public eye when it comes to agriculture in mono-cultures, for the the rain forest in a big way will be destroyed.
Within only 30 years, according to the WWF on the occasion of the International Orangutan Day at the 19.08.17, has halved the habitat of the slow climbers in the tropical rain forests almost. This is also reflected in the number of animals, on the Southeast Asian Islands of Sumatra and Borneo in the wild life.
On the IUCN Red list both species are classified as “threatened with extinction”. The WWFspricht that almost 54.000 copies of the Borneo-orangutans live in the forests, on the island of Sumatra, it should be of 6,600 animals. Four times less than about 100 years ago. (http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/endangered_species/great_apes/orangutans/)
Palm Oil, Wood, Paper
It is mainly the increasing demand for palm oil for the loss of habitat is responsible. The demand has doubled in the past ten years, almost, because the Oil has properties that are suitable for many sectors of industry are practical. It’s just chocolate, not cream spreadable and provides a cosmetic with the desired fat content. The oil Palm also yields very large Crops, and thus income for the farmers in the main growing countries.
In order to meet the demand, which comes mainly from Indonesia, China, India and the European Union, to fall in Indonesia and Malaysia, the trees. The mono-cultures that will not only change the face of the country. They also have influence on the Survival of many species in the rain forests, which no longer find enough food, or where the protection is missing. The orangutans are only one example.
What people can do
From the point of view of environmentalists, especially consumers, can contribute to the protection of the so-called forest people. If you need to ask about certified palm oil, or at best equal, could be achieved. Just as it helps to drive less and to eat less meat. Because in the end, the pressure on the forest of Sumatra and Borneo grows, because palm oil is used in Biodiesel and animal feed.
The work of environmentalists can use support. So Tigapuluh, an area in Sumatra, the Frankfurt Zoological society orangutan moves in Bukit in the heart of its work. The organization conducts a school here, in captivity, freed apes learn how life in the Wild works. The only way you can make sure that your Art falls in the forest.
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