Palm Oil And Siamangs
It’s hard to look at the lines crisscrossing an orangutan’s open palm without thinking of the human equivalent. Shape-wise, though, the ape’s long, narrow hand seems more comparable to a human foot—and functionally, it does a foot’s job.Orangutans, the world’s largest tree-dwelling mammals, spend most of their time in the canopies of the tropical forests they call home. Trees are their sidewalks: they travel by climbing between branches or by making the branches themselves sway together, and their powerful hands do much of the grip work. Their scat disperses seeds from the hundreds of different fruits they eat—a critical process for maintaining the health of the rain forest.But a different sort of palm is leaving less and less forest to move through on Borneo and Sumatra, the Southeast Asian islands where the world’s only orangutan populations live. Forest clearing for palm oil plantations and illegal logging are driving massive deforestation. That habitat destruction is exposing wildlife to more conflict with humans. Poaching for the illegal pet trade is also threatening orangutans.Despite those struggles, last year brought hope for these great apes.
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Why is Palm Oil So Bad? 02, 2014 02:57PM EST Food. Consumer knowledge on the destructiveness of palm oil production—found in everything from ice cream and crackers to detergents and cosmetics, is rising. Increased awareness is sorely needed, as more and more forests are cleared to make way for palm oil plantations. The Siamang can live over 30 years in captivity. While the illegal buying and selling of pets takes a toll on wild populations, the main threat to the Siamang is habitat loss in both Malaysia and Sumatra. Palm oil production is clearing lots of forest, reducing the habitat of the Siamang, along with that of other species such as the Sumatran Tiger. Palm Beach Zoo is committed to providing all of our guests with the most enjoyable and accessible experience possible. If you or someone in your group needs special accommodations, please contact us at info@palmbeachzoo.org or call 561-547-9453 (WILD).
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A WWF-led survey in Borneo’s Sebangau National Park showed that its orangutan population of 6,000–9,000, likely the largest in the world, has remained stable. And orangutan numbers increased in Suka Jaya Makmur, a forest concession area in Borneo. WWF is working on both islands to promote sustainable farming and forestry and expand protected areas to strengthen the orangutan’s grip on survival.
