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“In #Liberia #DRC #Congo #Africa, an estimated 3 million ha rainforest traditionally used or lived in by locals has been acquired by #palmoil companies” putting at risk hundreds of #animal species #extinctionrebellion #Boycott4Wildlife
As palm oil production ramps up in Africa, communities work to avoid problems plaguing other regions
For many, palm oil has become synonymous with environmental devastation in Southeast Asia. Can palm oil production in Africa follow a more sustainable path forward? March 26, 2019 — For many consum…Palm Oil Detectives
Eastern Gorillas are powerful yet gentle. They are critically endangered in #Uganda #Congo #Rwanda due to complex threats incl. #poaching #palmoil #deforestation. Protect them and be #Vegan #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/03/27/eastern-gorilla-gorilla-beringei/
Eastern Gorilla Gorilla beringei
Eastern Gorilla Gorilla beringei Critically Endangered Congo, The Democratic Republic of the; Rwanda; Uganda Gorillas are some of the most powerful and striking animals in the world. Not only for t…Palm Oil Detectives
Deep in the #Congo is a curious creature a bit like a horse or a giraffe. The #Okapi is to the Congo what the Panda is to China. #Palmoil and #mining #deforestation threaten their survival #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/29/okapi-okapia-johnstoni/
Okapi Okapia johnstoni
The mysterious and enchanting Okapi, also known as the forest giraffe, roams the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. With a large expressive eyes and ears, velvety dark brown coa…Palm Oil Detectives
African Dwarf Crocodiles are vulnerable in #Congo #Gabon #Ghana and #Liberia due to multiple threats incl. #palmoil #deforestation. Fight for them each time you shop, be #vegan and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2023/01/08/african-dwarf-crocodile-osteolaemus-tetraspis/
African Dwarf Crocodile Osteolaemus tetraspis
African Dwarf Crocodiles are timid nocturnal animals and solitary hunters. They predate mainly on small animals in rivers or nearby to the riverbank. They are also known as the Broad-Snouted Crocod…Palm Oil Detectives
Southern Ground Hornbills are #vulnerable in #Uganda, #Congo from #deforestation and other #human threats. Help save these remarkable intelligent birds and be #vegan #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2023/02/05/southern-ground-hornbill-bucorvus-leadbeateri/
Southern Ground-hornbill Bucorvus leadbeateri
Territorial and highly social, Southern Ground Hornbills collectively raise their young in groups – a process of parental guidance that can take up to two years – the longest of any bir…Palm Oil Detectives
Western Lowland Gorilla Gorilla gorilla
Mighty, intelligent and gentle Western Lowland Gorillas are well-loved apes, they are #critically endangered by #deforestation and habitat loss for #palmoil, cocoa and mining along with disease and…Palm Oil Detectives
African Forest Elephants: Unsung Heroes Helping Congo Fight Climate Change
Discover the awe-inspiring role of African forest elephants in the Congo Basin—nature’s master gardeners who literally shape the world around them! These gentle giants roam through muddy, min…Palm Oil Detectives
Africa: Species Endangered by Palm Oil Deforestation
Côte d’IvoireNigeriaLiberiaDemocratic Republic of CongoGhana As parts of Asia’s rainforests are almost completely destroyed by palm oil, attention of palm oil companies has shifted towa…Palm Oil Detectives
The hidden exploitation behind clean energy's cobalt demand
Activists are raising awareness about the exploitation of Black workers and resources in the Congo, driven by the demand for cobalt used in clean energy technologies.Adam Mahoney reports for Capital B.EHN Curators (EHN)
Escalating conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo fuels growing humanitarian crisis
Years of violence between factions vying for control in the Democratic Republic of Congo have internally displaced 5.7 million people, according to the Unite...YouTube
Okapi Okapia johnstoni
The mysterious and enchanting Okapi, also known as the forest giraffe, roams the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. With a large expressive eyes and ears, velvety dark brown coa…Palm Oil Detectives
African Forest Elephant Loxodonta cyclotis
African Forest Elephant Loxodonta cyclotis Critically Endangered Extant (resident): Angola; Benin; Burkina Faso; Cameroon; Central African Republic; Congo; Congo, Côte d’Ivoire; Equatorial Gu…Palm Oil Detectives
African Forest Elephants: Unsung Heroes Helping Congo Fight Climate Change
Discover the awe-inspiring role of African forest elephants in the Congo Basin—nature’s master gardeners who literally shape the world around them! These gentle giants roam through muddy, min…Palm Oil Detectives
Shoebill Balaeniceps rex
Known for their unnerving and intense stare and imposing, prehistoric appearance – shoebills are magnificent birds. There are less than 8000 individual birds left alive. They are vulnerable f…Palm Oil Detectives
https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/06/11/dryas-monkey-chlorocebus-dryas/
Dryas Monkey Chlorocebus dryas
Dryas Monkeys are secretive and vividly colourful monkeys who hang on to survival in the forests of the Congo. There is estimated to only be 100-250 individual monkeys still alive. They are fruit-e…Palm Oil Detectives
Dryas Monkey Chlorocebus dryas
Dryas Monkeys are secretive and vividly colourful monkeys who hang on to survival in the forests of the Congo. There is estimated to only be 100-250 individual monkeys still alive. They are fruit-e…Palm Oil Detectives
Dryas Monkey Chlorocebus dryas
Dryas Monkeys are secretive and vividly colourful monkeys who hang on to survival in the forests of the Congo. There is estimated to only be 100-250 individual monkeys still alive. They are fruit-e…Palm Oil Detectives
Dwindling tropical rainforests mean lost medicines yet to be discovered in their plants
About 80% of the world population relies on compounds derived from plants for medicines to treat various ailments, such as malaria and cancer, and to suppress pain. Our future medicines are likely …Palm Oil Detectives