Why do we need to save the orangutans?

They play a vital role in seed dispersal and in maintaining the health of the forest ecosystem, which is important for people and a host of other animals, including tigers, Asian elephants and Sumatran rhinos. So by conserving the orangutan’s habitat, we’re also benefiting local communities and other species.

What is being done to save the orangutans?

The project objectives are as follows: (1) reducing hunting, illegal logging, encroachment, and other threats in key-habitat in Gunung Leuser National Park; and (2) halting the Sumatran orangutan trade, trafficking, and possession.

WHO is helping to save the orangutan?

An estimate of 150,000 orangutans have disappeared in Borneo since 1999. Save the Orangutan has entered into a strategic partnership with Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF), the largest player in Indonesia when it comes to orangutan conservation.

What is killing the orangutans?

More than 100,000 Critically Endangered orangutans have been killed in Borneo since 1999, research has revealed. Scientists who carried out a 16-year survey on the island described the figure as “mind-boggling”. Deforestation, driven by logging, oil palm, mining and paper mills, continues to be the main culprit.

What would happen if the orangutan become extinct?

If orangutans were to disappear, so would several tree species, especially those with larger seeds. The tropical rainforests where Sumatran orangutans live are also home to other spectacular species including rare Sumatran tigers, Sumatran elephants, and Sumatran rhinoceroses.

Why are orangutans and jaguars at risk?

Palm oil production, deforestation and habitat fragmentation is threatening the last remaining orangutan populations. Deforestation also makes orangutans more vulnerable to the illegal pet trade and poaching. Only 40% of the jaguar’s original range is left due to deforestation mainly for large scale ranching.

Can orangutans be saved?

You can make a difference to Orangutans Today You can help us save orangutans and the forests they live in today. There are many ways to get involved, and each one helps us save the orangutans.

Can you adopt an orangutan?

Orangutan adoptions are US $15 per month (when made in 12 monthly payments for a total of USD $180) or USD $150 per year (when paid up front). Learn more about the adoption process. Please Note: ADOPTIONS ARE VIRTUAL! The orangutans stay at the care centers in Borneo & Sumatra!

What is the lifespan of an orangutan?

Bornean orangutan: 35 – 45 years
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Why is orangutan in danger?

The primary threat to the orangutan’s habitats is deforestation for the benefit of oil palm plantations, mining, and infrastructure. In addition, forest and peat fires degrade the forests further. Over 60 percent of orangutan habitats in Indonesia and Malaysia have been destroyed in the past four decades.

How many orangutans are killed every year?

While exact orangutan population counts are always a challenge – various estimates put current counts at between 50,000-65,000 orangutans left in the wild – we do know with certainty that 2,000 to 3,000 orangutans are killed every year.