Search
Items tagged with: DEFORESTATION
Bornean Orangutan Pongo pygmaeus
Explore the plight of the critically endangered Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) facing habitat loss due to palm oil deforestation. Discover ways to support their conservation. #BoycottPalmOil #B…Palm Oil Detectives
Binturong Arctictis binturong
Binturong Arctictis binturong Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; China; India; Indonesia (Kalimantan, Jawa, Sumatera); Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Malaysia (Sarawak, Sabah, Peninsular Malays…Palm Oil Detectives
Black-spotted Cuscus Spilocuscus rufoniger
Black-spotted Cuscus Spilocuscus rufoniger Endangered Locations: West Papua (Indonesia) and Papua New Guinea The Black Spotted Cuscus prefers primary lowland and lower-montane tropical forests. The…Palm Oil Detectives
Ecuadorian White-fronted Capuchin Cebus aequatorialis
Ecuadorian White-fronted Capuchin Cebus aequatorialis Extant (resident) Ecuador; Peru Critically Endangered The Ecuardorian White-fronted Capuchin is affected by deforestation and hunting for bushm…Palm Oil Detectives
Mandrill Mandrillus sphinx
Magnificent #mandrills are undoubtedly one of the world’s most photogenic monkeys – famous for their brightly coloured and expressive appearance. Their bright blue rumps and vivid red, …Palm Oil Detectives
Barasingha Cervus duvauceli
Barasinghas (Cervus duvauceli) also known as Swamp Deers, are instantly recognisable for their enormous handsome antlers. They can have as many as 12 antlers and their namesake Barasinghas means …Palm Oil Detectives
Forest loss intensifies climate change by increasing temperatures and cloud level, which leads to decrease of water
Researchers report that deforestation during the last two decades induced a higher warming and cloud level rise than that caused by climate change, which threatens biodiversity and water supply in African montane forests.ScienceDaily
Caquetá Tití Monkey Plecturocebus caquetensis
Caquetá Titi Monkeys make a distinctive purr like kittens. They form monogamous partnerships. Discovered only in 2010 they are now critically endangered due to massive deforestation in #Colombia fo…Palm Oil Detectives
Rüppell’s Vulture Gyps rueppelli
The Rüppell’s Vulture is an enigmatic avian marvel soaring the African and European skies. They now teeter on the brink of extinction due to the depletion of their prey species and deforestat…Palm Oil Detectives
Golden-mantled Tree Kangaroo Dendrolagus pulcherrimus
Golden-mantled Tree Kangaroo Dendrolagus pulcherrimus Critically Endangered Locations: Papua New Guinea , West Papua (Indonesia) The Golden-mantled Tree Kangaroo occurs in mid-montane rainforests. …Palm Oil Detectives
Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey Lagothrix flavicauda
Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkeys are social and active during daylight hours, living in groups with a dominant male, mature males and females, and young monkeys. They communicate through vocalizations …Palm Oil Detectives
Talaud Bear Cuscus Ailurops melanotis
Talaud Bear Cuscus Ailurops melanotis Critically Endangered Location: Salibabu Island, Indonesia The Talaud Bear Cuscus is listed as Critically Endangered because it is only known with certainty fr…Palm Oil Detectives
Research: Wild cat carnivores in Borneo may adjust their schedules to avoid each other
Study by Hiroshima University finds that due to increased human pressures from hunting, palm oil and other deforestation, wild cats and other carnivores in Indonesia and Malaysia may go out of thei…Palm Oil Detectives
Wildcat carnivores like Borneo Bay Cats, Marbled Cats and Sunda Clouded Leopards compete for increasingly scarce resources due to #palmoil and other #deforestation in #Borneo. Help them and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
Research: Wild cat carnivores in Borneo may adjust their schedules to avoid each other
Study by Hiroshima University finds that due to increased human pressures from hunting, palm oil and other deforestation, wild cats and other carnivores in Indonesia and Malaysia may go out of thei…Palm Oil Detectives
Leopard Panthera pardus
#Leopards occur in the widest range of habitats among any of the Old World Cats (Nowell and Jackson 1996). They are found in the desert and semi-desert regions of southern Africa in Namibia and Bot…Palm Oil Detectives
Bornean Pygmy Elephant Elephas maximus borneensis
Explore the plight of the Bornean Pygmy Elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis), a vulnerable species threatened by habitat loss due to palm oil deforestation. Learn how you can help protect them. #B…Palm Oil Detectives
Dusky Langur Trachypithecus obscurus
Playful, gregarious and social Dusky Langurs prefer to live in closed primary forests, but they can also be found in old-growth secondary and disturbed forests, plantations, urban areas, and parks,…Palm Oil Detectives
August 19th is #WorldOrangutanDay
Although #WorldOrangutanDay falls on the 19th of August, in our opinion, every day deserves to be World Orangutan Day! So here is an infographic that you can download, print and share however you p…Palm Oil Detectives
The African Golden Cat's striking coat varies from radiant red to elegant grey. They're a symbol of wild grace in #Africa and are now #Vulnerable due to #palmoil #deforestation and hunting. Help them and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/08/17/african-golden-cat-caracal-aurata/
African Golden Cat Caracal aurata
The African golden cat’s striking coat varies from radiant red to elegant gray. They are a symbol of wild grace in the African jungle. This feline enchants a cacophony of sounds, from gentle …Palm Oil Detectives
India's palm oil plans wreak havoc on the ground - 360
The push for large-scale monoculture plantations of oil palm is taking a toll on the environment and on people’s economic and social security.Chris Bartlett (360)
@guardian
Pantanal waterway project would destroy a ‘paradise on Earth’, scientists warn
The South American wetland, which falls within Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay, would be vulnerable to biome loss and increased wildfiresPhoebe Weston (The Guardian)
Happy #WorldElephantDay 🤓🐘🎉 Join with me to honour the gentle and nurturing giants of #Africa and #Asia. Elephants are endangered by #palmoil 🌴⛔️and #meat #deforestation and #poaching.Help them when you #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/08/12/echoes-of-the-ancients-the-wisdom-and-power-of-elephants/
Echoes of the Ancients: The Wisdom and Power of Elephants
World Elephant Day, celebrated on August 12th, honours the gentle and nurturing giants of Asia and Africa, who are revered for their deep spiritual wisdom, gentle strength, and nurturing natures. O…Palm Oil Detectives
@palmoildetect
Marbled Cat Pardofelis marmorata
Marbled Cat Pardofelis marmorata Bangladesh; Bhutan; Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; China; India; Indonesia (Kalimantan, Sumatera); Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Malaysia (Sarawak, Sabah, P…Palm Oil Detectives
Bornean Pygmy Elephant Elephas maximus borneensis
Explore the plight of the Bornean Pygmy Elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis), a vulnerable species threatened by habitat loss due to palm oil deforestation. Learn how you can help protect them. #B…Palm Oil Detectives
@palmoildetectives
Malaysian Giant Turtle Orlitia borneensis
The Malaysian Giant Turtle inhabits freshwater swamps, lakes and river systems. The diet in the wild is unknown, but captives are omnivorous. Little information is available about the species life …Palm Oil Detectives
Encountering the World’s Most Endangered Kangaroo: The Wondiwoi Tree Kangaroo
Encountering the Wondiwoi tree kangaroo, the world’s most endangered kangaroo, in West Papua’s lush forests is a bittersweet tale. Rediscovered in 2018 by British botanist Michael Smith, this…Palm Oil Detectives
Philippine tarsier Carlito syrichta
The Philippine tarsier, Carlito syrichta, epitomises nocturnal secrecy, leading a mostly concealed life in the dense recesses of impenetrable bushes and forests. They boast large and mesmerising ey…Palm Oil Detectives
Philippine tarsier Carlito syrichta
The Philippine tarsier, Carlito syrichta, epitomises nocturnal secrecy, leading a mostly concealed life in the dense recesses of impenetrable bushes and forests. They boast large and mesmerising ey…Palm Oil Detectives
Known for their incredible leaping abilities, Philippine tarsiers are agile hunters. They face multiple threats including #palmoil #deforestation. Help them every time you shop! #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/08/04/philippine-tarsier-carlito-syrichta/
Philippine tarsier Carlito syrichta
The Philippine tarsier, Carlito syrichta, epitomises nocturnal secrecy, leading a mostly concealed life in the dense recesses of impenetrable bushes and forests. They boast large and mesmerising ey…Palm Oil Detectives
Siamang Symphalangus syndactylus
Siamang Symphalangus syndactylus Endangered Indonesia, Thailand, Sumatra The Siamang lives in primary and secondary semi-deciduous and tropical evergreen forest. All levels of the canopy are used, …Palm Oil Detectives
#ParisOlympics #Olympic #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife #DefendForestDefenders 📸 via RAN
Tiger Panthera tigris
Tigers, primarily native to Asia’s tropical forests, have seen their habitats shrink dramatically over time. Notably, the Amur Tiger endures in Russia, and there have been sightings of these …Palm Oil Detectives
Laughing, crying, playing isn't just done by #humans. #Bornean Pygmy #Elephants do the same! Fight for these intelligent, endearing beings 😻🐘🩶 who are #endangered by #palmoil #deforestation 👎🌴🚫 #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect
https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/19/bornean-pygmy-elephant-elephas-maximus-borneensis/
Bornean Pygmy Elephant Elephas maximus borneensis
Explore the plight of the Bornean Pygmy Elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis), a vulnerable species threatened by habitat loss due to palm oil deforestation. Learn how you can help protect them. #B…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
Great Green Macaw Ara ambiguus
Explore the conservation efforts for the Great Green Macaw (Ara ambiguus), a critically endangered parrot facing threats from habitat loss and illegal pet trade. Find out how you can help protect t…Palm Oil Detectives
Dusky Langur Trachypithecus obscurus
Playful, gregarious and social Dusky Langurs prefer to live in closed primary forests, but they can also be found in old-growth secondary and disturbed forests, plantations, urban areas, and parks,…Palm Oil Detectives
Red-shanked Douc Langur Pygathrix nemaeus
If you have never seen the Red-shanked Douc Langur, you are in for a real treat. These vividly coloured creatures have a fairytale quality. They thrive in lush forests, from lowlands to mountainous…Palm Oil Detectives
Indian Rhinoceros (Greater One-horned Rhino) Rhinoceros unicornis
The largest of the three rhino species in Asia, the Indian Rhino has a distinctive and unique armour-plated look which lends them a fairytale quality that has captivated admirers for aeons. Althoug…Palm Oil Detectives
Bear Cuscus Ailurops ursinus
Bear Cuscus Ailurops ursinus Vulnerable Location: West Papua (Indonesia) The Bear Cuscus is listed as Vulnerable because of an ongoing population decline estimated and projected to exceed 30% over …Palm Oil Detectives
PalmWatch: A Tool to Hold Palm Oil Greenwashers to Account
A groundbreaking open-source tool by the University of Chicago called PalmWatch, shines a light on the darkest parts of the palm oil industry. PalmWatch is a free web-based tool that reveals links …Palm Oil Detectives