How food choices slice into forests putting us close to diseases Palm Oil Detectives

As the global population has doubled to 7.8 billion in about 50 years, industrial agriculture has increased the output from fields and farms to feed humanity.

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Spectral Tarsier Tarsius tarsier Palm Oil Detectives

The Spectral Tarsier Tarsius tarsier is one of the smallest and most endearing #primates in the world. With the largest eye-to-body ratio of any #mammal, this wide-eyed, nocturnal #insectivore is found only in #Sulawesi and nearby Indonesian islands.

Talaud Bear Cuscus Ailurops melanotis Palm Oil Detectives

High in the canopies of #Indonesia’s remote northern islands of Salibabu, Nusa, Bukide, and Sangihe, the Talaud Bear #Cuscus Ailurops melanotis moves at a pace so slow they barely disturbs the leaves.

Deforestation Devastates Tesso Nilo National Park’s Endangered Creatures

Act now to save Tesso Nilo Park. This vital Indonesian park has lost 78% of its primary forest, threatening the habitat of Sumatran tigers and elephants

PZ Cussons Palm Oil Detectives

PZ Cussons is a British-owned global retail giant. They own well-known supermarket brands in personal care, cleaning, household goods and toiletries categories, such as Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Carex, Radiant laundry powder and more.

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Bateleur Eagle Terathopius ecaudatus Palm Oil Detectives

Striking raptor Bateleur #Eagle Terathopius ecaudatus soars through #Africa's skies with powerful red legs, a bright intelligent face and intense eyes.

Palm Oil Practices Resemble Colonial Exploitation Palm Oil Detectives

Indonesian palm oil workers expose industry practices that mirror colonial exploitation: land grabbing, bad conditions, ecocide. Systemic change is needed!

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Tiger Panthera tigris Palm Oil Detectives

Fewer than 400 tigers remain in Sumatra due to deforestation for palm oil. Help save this endangered species. #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife

Papuan Eagle Harpyopsis novaeguineae Palm Oil Detectives

Elusive, forest-dwelling apex predators in New Guinea, Papuan eagles are classified as vulnerable and rapidly declining due to enormous deforestation for mining and palm oil in Papua New Guinea and West Papua along with hunting threats.

West African Oyan: Rare African Linsang on the Brink

Discover the West African Oyan, a secretive African linsang of Upper Guinean forests, and learn how deforestation and hunting threaten them

Green Dragontail Lamproptera meges Palm Oil Detectives

Green Dragontails could arguably be called the most exquisite and beautiful butterflies alive. They flutter through sunlit patches of leaves near to streams and rivers in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, and northeastern Indi…

Farmers Protest Alleged Planned Eviction From Farmland For Palm Oil Project by Edo Govt - AgroNigeria

Hundreds of farmers in Aduhanhan community, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State, have appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to intervene over fears that their farmlands may be taken over for a palm oil project, a move they say could worsen …

Explainer: What is a tipping point, why should we care? Palm Oil Detectives

Lately, you may have heard someone say that we have reached a “tipping point.” Recently, we have witnessed dramatic shifts in our social and economic states of being.

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Bonobo Pan paniscus Palm Oil Detectives

Bonobos share 98% of their DNA with humans and are one of our closest extant relatives. They are complex beings with intricate social relationships, they demonstrate profound intelligence and emotional sensitivity.

Sumatran Slow Loris Nycticebus hilleri Palm Oil Detectives

The Sumatran slow loris is a shy and placid smll primate endemic to the lush rainforests of Sumatra. They are famous for their large, expressive eyes, deliberate movements and tiny hands.

Asian Giant Tortoise Manouria emys Palm Oil Detectives

Asia's largest tortoise is rapidly declining. The Asian Giant Tortoise is threatened by palm oil deforestation and illegal hunting. Take action for them!

Unmasking Socfin's Destructive Palm Oil Empire in Africa Palm Oil Detectives

An investigation reveals Socfin's exploitation of rubber and palm oil in West Africa, leading to deforestation, landgrabbing, and shocking human rights abuses.

Palm Oil Free Pet Food & Pet Products Palm Oil Detectives

Here are some palm oil free #petfood #brands that DO NOT use rainforest-destroying #palmoil. If you are ever in doubt look for the prefixes: LAUR, STEAR, GYLC and PALM in the ingredients list on packaging – this is most likely palm oil.

Spectacled Flying Fox Pteropus conspicillatus Palm Oil Detectives

The Spectacled Flying Fox (Pteropus conspicillatus) is a large, highly mobile fruit #bat native to the tropical rainforests of Australia’s Wet Tropics and Papua New Guinea's offshore islands including Woodlark Island, Alcester Island, Kiriwina, and H…

Bearded pig facts size, population and migration Palm Oil Detectives

Discover fascinating bearded pig facts: this whiskered wild boar undertakes a massive jungle migration but faces a declining population

Wrinkled Hornbill Rhabdotorrhinus corrugatus Palm Oil Detectives

Discover the fascinating world of the Wrinkled Hornbill. These ancient and magnificent birds thriving in lush primary evergreen and swamp forests up to 1,000 meters above sea level.

Tufted ground squirrel facts: size, teeth and tail

Explore Tufted ground squirrel facts, this Bornean rodent has bizarre, saw-like teeth, a massive tail and is sadly threatened by palm oil

First Borneo: Caught red-handed laundering deforestation into global palm oil supply chains - Mighty Earth

Sabah Grizzled Langur Presbytis sabana Palm Oil Detectives

Save Sabah Grizzled Langurs AKA Crested Grizzled Langurs from palm oil! They're endangered and urgent action is needed to prevent their extinction - boycott!

African Dwarf Crocodile Osteolaemus tetraspis Palm Oil Detectives

African Dwarf #Crocodiles are timid #nocturnal animals and solitary hunters. They predate mainly on small animals in rivers or nearby to the riverbank.

Sumatran Orangutan Pongo abelii Palm Oil Detectives

Iconic and super smart Sumatran Orangutans reproduce slowest of all mammals and are critically endangered by palm oil and mining. Boycott palm oil for them!

Mainland Serow facts: diet, size and range

Discover the elusive Mainland serow: a solitary, goat-like mammal facing severe threats from palm oil deforestation across Asia.

Palm oil certification is a green lie Palm Oil Detectives

For decades, the palm oil industry, backed by the RSPO, has misled consumers with the false promise of "sustainable" palm oil.

Palm Oil Free Brands

Learn how to avoid major brands linked to palm oil land-grabbing, deforestation, human rights abuses, and slavery and instead buy palm oil free in the shops!

Baird's Tapir Tapirus bairdii Palm Oil Detectives

Baird’s tapirs may look like they are relatives of elephants, but they're actually closer kin to horses, donkeys, zebras, and rhinoceroses.

Golden-mantled Tree Kangaroo Facts and Survival Threats Palm Oil Detectives

Critically Endangered Golden-mantled Tree Kangaroos are found in Papua New Guinea's mountains. They move with grace in a vanishing world. Boycott palm oil!

How food choices slice into forests putting us close to diseases Palm Oil Detectives

As the global population has doubled to 7.8 billion in about 50 years, industrial agriculture has increased the output from fields and farms to feed humanity.

Palm Oil Free Crisps, Snacks, Convenience Foods Palm Oil Detectives

Here are some palm oil free convenience food and snack brands that DO NOT use rainforest-destroying palm oil.

Spectacled Bear Tremarctos ornatus Palm Oil Detectives

Spectacled #bears are known as the 'peaceful and gentle bear'. They are the only bear living in the tropics of South America. Like many other animals in tropical ecosystems they are #endangered.

Siamang Symphalangus syndactylus Palm Oil Detectives

Siamang Symphalangus syndactylus Endangered Indonesia, Thailand, Sumatra The siamang is the largest and most vocal of all gibbons, known for their