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Terrifying Tale of Halloween: Palm Oil Ecocide in Your Treats!
This #Halloween, as you revel in the spooky tales and creepy costumes, remember that the most terrifying tale of all isn’t enjoyable folklore—it’s the horrifying truth about #palmoil. T…Palm Oil Detectives
Andean Mountain Cat Leopardus jacobita
Known affectionately as ‘huana titi’ or ‘the cat from dry places’ by locals, the Andean mountain cat captivates with their mystery and elegance. This cat boasts an exceptional sense of hearing, att…Palm Oil Detectives
Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo Dendrolagus goodfellowi
Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo Dendrolagus goodfellowi Endangered Location: Papua New Guinea The Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo is a marsupial species that is now restricted to montane tropical fores…Palm Oil Detectives
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
Proboscis Monkey Nasalis larvatus
Known for their pronounced long noses, Proboscis Monkeys are gentle and shy tree-dwelling creatures found in the riparian and riverine forests of magroves and swamps in Malaysia and Indonesia on th…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
Ecosystems Sell Dirt Cheap for Palm Oil Filled Snickers and KitKat
A recent report highlighted by Mongabay uncovers that deforestation-linked palm oil may still be in popular snacks like Snickers and Kit Kat, despite pledges from brands like Mars, Nestlé, and Mond…Palm Oil Detectives
The Four-horned Chameleon lives deep in the forests of #Cameroon and #Nigeria. They are vulnerable on @IUCNredlist due to #deforestation for #beef #farming. You can #Boycott4Wildlife and go #vegan to help save them
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/04/04/four-horned-chameleon-trioceros-quadricornis/
Four-horned Chameleon Trioceros quadricornis
The main threat to this species is deforestation. Agricultural development extends as high as 1,700 m asl. near Nsoung village on Mt Manengouba (Gonwouo et al. 2006), and forest on the mountainR…Palm Oil Detectives
#Kitkat and #Snickers makers Mondelez, Nestle, Mars lace their snacks with #palmoil #deforestation by way of animal feed for #dairy cows. US #consumers may be buying #ecocide unaware! Fight back, be #vegan #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect
Ecosystems Sell Dirt Cheap for Palm Oil Filled Snickers and KitKat
A recent report highlighted by Mongabay uncovers that deforestation-linked palm oil may still be in popular snacks like Snickers and Kit Kat, despite pledges from brands like Mars, Nestlé, and Mond…Palm Oil Detectives
Bald-headed Uacari Cacajao calvus
With their long shaggy coats and striking bright red faces, Bald-headed Uacaris are true icons of the Amazon rainforest and are found in Brazil, Peru and Colombia. When an Uacari has a bright red f…Palm Oil Detectives
Help the Four-horned #Chameleon 🦎🦎🦎 of #Cameroon 🇨🇲 and #Nigeria 🇳🇬. These beautiful #lizards are #vulnerable due to #deforestation 🔥🔥🔥 for #palmoil #cocoa and #mining. Help them to survive when you #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/04/04/four-horned-chameleon-trioceros-quadricornis/
Four-horned Chameleon Trioceros quadricornis
The main threat to this species is deforestation. Agricultural development extends as high as 1,700 m asl. near Nsoung village on Mt Manengouba (Gonwouo et al. 2006), and forest on the mountainR…Palm Oil Detectives
Four-horned Chameleon Trioceros quadricornis
The main threat to this species is deforestation. Agricultural development extends as high as 1,700 m asl. near Nsoung village on Mt Manengouba (Gonwouo et al. 2006), and forest on the mountainR…Palm Oil Detectives
Northern Tiger Cat (Oncilla) Leopardus tigrinus
Northern Tiger Cats, or Oncillas, are sleek, large-eared wildcats often confused with margays or ocelots due to their similarities. While primarily nocturnal, they adapt their behavior according to…Palm Oil Detectives
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
How does Indonesia’s palm oil industry fuel the climate crisis?
Booming global demand for the vegetable oil is spurring deforestation in Indonesia. Indonesia accounts for more than half of the global palm oil supply, the world’s most widely used vegetable oil t…Palm Oil Detectives
Experts fear a boom in #palmoil #biofuel may drive massive #deforestation in #Indonesia, threaten the world's 3rd largest #rainforest, send irreplaceable #animals and plants to extinction #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @contextnewsroom @palmoildetect
How does Indonesia’s palm oil industry fuel the climate crisis?
Booming global demand for the vegetable oil is spurring deforestation in Indonesia. Indonesia accounts for more than half of the global palm oil supply, the world’s most widely used vegetable oil t…Palm Oil Detectives
Why the EU must stand firm on its plan to help protect the world’s forests (commentary)
A pioneering law under attack The world’s governments have long acknowledged the need to halt and reverse the loss of the planet’s precious forests, not least because of the contribution that loss is having on the global climate.Maria Angeles Salazar (Conservation news)
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)
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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
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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