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Like other mustelids, Bornean Ferret #Badgers become aggressive when cornered and release a potent scent. Known locally as 'Biul Slentek' they're #endangered by #palmoil #deforestation in #Borneo. Help them survive when you #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🪔💩🤮⛔️
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/05/bornean-ferret-badger-melogale-everetti/
Bornean Ferret Badger Melogale everetti
The Bornean Ferret Badger is an enigmatic nocturnal omnivore, known for their dependence on intact montane forests. Due to habitat destruction, primarily caused by deforestation for out-of-control …Palm Oil Detectives
Maned Three-toed Sloth Bradypus torquatus
The Maned Three-toed Sloth live in the Atlantic coastal forests of eastern Brazil. They thrive in areas with high rainfall and no dry season. Remarkably, their reproductive habits are synced with n…Palm Oil Detectives
Gentle gardeners of #Borneo, Bearded #Pigs 🐷🩷 have distinguished and cheeky whiskers that set them apart from others. They're #vulnerable due to #palmoil #deforestation, fight for their survival #Boycottpalmoil 🌴⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/15/bearded-pig-sus-barbatus/
Bearded Pig Sus barbatus
Bearded Pigs have hair which grows along their lower jaws that resembles a beard – giving them their distinctive whiskery appearance and their name. The Bearded Pig is an integral part of Southeast…Palm Oil Detectives
Kloss’s Gibbon Hylobates klossii
The Kloss’s gibbon Hylobates klossii, also known as the Mentawai gibbon or bilou by locals, is a small, agile primate with dark smoky grey fur and an ethereal song that resonates and echoes through…Palm Oil Detectives
Charismatic, cheeky Blue-eyed #cockatoos 🕊️ have vivid blue eye rings and expressive crests. They're #vulnerable in #PapuaNewGuinea due to #palmoil #deforestation and the illegal #pet trade. Help them #BoycottPalmOil 🌴⛔️#Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/31/blue-eyed-cockatoo-cacatua-ophthalmica/
Blue-eyed Cockatoo Cacatua ophthalmica
The Blue-eyed Cockatoo is a striking and charismatic bird, known for their vivid blue eye rings and expressive crests. These cockatoos depend on mature forests for nesting and food but face signifi…Palm Oil Detectives
This diminutive and cute tree #rat 🩷🐀🌳has a difficult name: D’Entrecasteaux Archipelago Pogonomys. They're #endangered by #PapuaNewGuinea due to #palmoil and #timber #deforestation. Help them survive and #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
D’entrecasteaux Archipelago Pogonomys Pogonomys fergussoniensis
D’entrecasteaux Archipelago Pogonomys Pogonomys fergussoniensis IUCN Red List Status: Endangered Location: Papua New Guinea’s D’Entrecasteaux Archipelago. The D’Entrecasteaux Archipelago Pogonomys …Palm Oil Detectives
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Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil: 19 years is enough
For nearly two decades now, the RSPO has failed in its mission to make the industrial palm oil sector “sustainable”. Instead, it has been used by the palm oil industry to greenwash environmental de…Palm Oil Detectives
White-thighed Colobus Colobus vellerosus
White-thighed Colobus Colobus vellerosus Critically endangered Ghana, Ivory Coast, Benin, Togo The White-thighed Colobus is threatened primarily by hunting and secondarily by habitat loss (McGraw 2…Palm Oil Detectives
The Amazon rainforest and five reasons for hope
Slowing deforestation in Brazil and a vote against oil drilling in Ecuador offer slivers of hope for a denuded AmazonAndre Cabette Fabio (Context)
Ifolas are gentle tree #kangaroos on the edge of #extinction in #WestPapua and #PapuaNewGuinea 🇵🇬🦘🦘🤎 due to hunting and #PalmOil #deforestation. Say no to palm oil when you shop! #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🪔🙈🚫🤮#Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/31/ifola-dendrolagus-notatus/
Ifola Dendrolagus notatus
The Ifola, a rare and little-known tree kangaroo, inhabits the tropical montane forests of the Fakfak Mountains in Papua New Guinea and Indonesian-occupied West Papua. First identified as a distinc…Palm Oil Detectives
Giant Pangolin Smutsia gigantea
The Giant Pangolin is are the largest and heaviest of the pangolin species weighing up to 35 kilos. These majestic creature are cloaked in keratin armour and embark on nightly quests through Centra…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
Eastern Long-beaked #Echidnas are the oldest mammals on earth. They're #vulnerable in #PapuaNewGuinea 🇵🇬 due to #mining and #palmoil #deforestation. Say NO to their #extinction 🌴🔥💀🙊⛔️ #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/03/eastern-long-beaked-echidna-zaglossus-bartoni/
Eastern Long-beaked Echidna Zaglossus bartoni
The Eastern long-beaked echidna Zaglossus bartoni is one of the planet’s most extraordinary mammals—a living relic from the dawn of mammalian evolution. Found only in the rugged, remote mountains o…Palm Oil Detectives
Sloth Bear Melursus ursinus
The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), with their distinctive “Y” or “V” shaped chest patch and shaggy fur, are unique bears native to the Indian subcontinent. Once exploited as…Palm Oil Detectives
The Lar Gibbon is one of the most outgoing and gregarious of the #gibbon species 🩷🤟🐵🐒 Endangered in SE #Asia from complex threats incl. #palmoil #deforestation, you can help them, every time you shop #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/05/lar-gibbon-hylobates-lar/
Lar Gibbon Hylobates lar
Gibbons, often called “lesser apes,” are no less than awesome! The Lar Gibbon Hylobates lar, also known as the white-handed gibbon, is a charismatic and acrobatic primate renowned for their incredi…Palm Oil Detectives
Amazon Clarion Call: Pandemics Emerging in the Rainforest
The Amazon’s diverse ecosystem is under threat from rampant deforestation, degradation, a biodiversity crisis, and the climate crisis – jeopardising its ability to act as a carbon sink. This degrad…Palm Oil Detectives
Solomon Island Skinks of #Melanesia 🇸🇧 are striking looking green #reptiles 🦎🐍 They have prehensile tails like #monkeys and are threatened by #palmoil and other #deforestation. Help them and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife when you shop
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/10/13/solomon-islands-skink-corucia-zebrata/
Solomon Islands skink Corucia zebrata
Imagine a creature straight out of a fantastical computer game – this could be the Solomon Islands skink Corucia zebrata , also affectionately known as the monkey-tailed skink. Their silhouet…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 Four-Horned Chameleon Trioceros quadricornis, native to Cameroon’s rainforests, is an extraordinary reptile known for its distinct three facial horns and their legendary ability to blend into t…Palm Oil Detectives
Caquetá Titi Monkeys are monogamous and make a distinctive purrs like kittens. Discovered only in 2010 they're now critically endangered 😿 from massive #deforestation in #Colombia for illegal coca and #meat 🐵🐒🙈 #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/19/caqueta-titi-monkey-plecturocebus-caquetensis/
Caquetá Tití Monkey Plecturocebus caquetensis
Caquetá Titi Monkeys have a distinctive song and they purr like a kitten they form monogamous partnerships. Discovered relatively recently in 2010, these beautiful and fascinating monkeys are now c…Palm Oil Detectives
DYK Giant Anteaters walk on their knuckles to preserve their razor-sharp digging claws for hunting ants? They're #vulnerable in #Brazil 🇧🇷 due to #gold #soy #palmoil and #meat #deforestation. Help them when you #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife! 🌿💚
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/09/18/giant-anteater-myrmecophaga-tridactyla/
Giant Anteater Myrmecophaga tridactyla
The Giant Anteater is classed as Vulnerable due to widespread deforestation and #palmoil, soy, meat, sugarcane and gold mining across their range. They are often victims to frequent deliberate and …Palm Oil Detectives
Great green #macaws are supremely intelligent can live to up to 70 years old. They are critically endangered from #palmoil #meat and #soy #deforestation in #SouthAmerica. Help them by being #vegan and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/03/21/great-green-macaw-ara-ambiguus/
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
Asian Giant Tortoise Manouria emys
The Asian Giant Tortoise, Asia’s largest tortoise species, is distinguished by their impressive size and unique nesting behaviours. Inhabiting evergreen forests, they play a crucial role in maintai…Palm Oil Detectives
Huon Tree Kangaroo 🦘🩷 have a cute teddy-like 🧸 face and a monkey-like tail. In #PapuaNewGuinea and #WestPapua they are endangered by #palmoil #deforestation and #mining. Support them every time you #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/26/huon-tree-kangaroo-dendrolagus-matschiei/
Huon Tree Kangaroo Dendrolagus matschiei
Adorable creatures with a teddy-like face and simian looking tail, Huon Tree Kangaroos live in Papua New Guinea. They are classified as endangered due to ongoing destruction of their natural rainfo…Palm Oil Detectives
Baird’s Tapir Tapirus bairdii
Baird’s tapirs may look like they are relatives of elephants, but they’re actually closer kin to horses, donkeys, zebras, and rhinoceroses. Also known as the Central American tapir, they are …Palm Oil Detectives
Temminck’s Pangolin Smutsia temminckii
The Temminck’s pangolin Smutsia temminckii is remarkable mammal. They are the second largest of the pangolin species and are reported to weigh between 12.5kg and 21 kilograms. They’re famous …Palm Oil Detectives
Goldie’s Bird-of-paradise Paradisaea decora
The Goldie’s Bird of Paradise is a rustling rainbow 🦜🌈 They are #vulnerable in #rainforests of #WestPapua from #mining and #palmoil #deforestation. Fight for them and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott…Palm Oil Detectives
Balabac Mouse Deer Tragulus nigricans
Balabac Mouse Deer Tragulus nigricans Endangered Extant (resident) Philippines; Presence Uncertain: Malaysia The Balabac Mouse-deer, also known as the Philippine Mouse-deer or locally as Pilandok, …Palm Oil Detectives
The #Oncilla is a small wild #cat found in Central and #SouthAmerica. They are #vulnerable from #soy #meat #palmoil #deforestation. Resist and help them, be #vegan 🥦🍅🥒 and #Boycottpalmoil 🌴🪔⛔️#Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/08/14/northern-tiger-cat-oncilla-leopardus-tigrinus/
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
Just 10% of their home the Atlantic Forest of #Brazil remains intact 💔🇧🇷 The world's slowest mammal Maned Three-toed #Sloths 🦥🤎 are rapidly vanishing due to #PalmOil #Gold #cocoa and #meat #deforestation. Help them! Be #vegan and #BoycottPalmOil 🌴⛔️
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/03/10/maned-three-toed-sloth-bradypus-torquatus/
Maned Three-toed Sloth Bradypus torquatus
The Maned Three-toed Sloth live in the Atlantic coastal forests of eastern Brazil. They thrive in areas with high rainfall and no dry season. Remarkably, their reproductive habits are synced with n…Palm Oil Detectives
Golden Langur Trachypithecus geei
The regal, striking looking Golden Langur is also known by the common names Gee’s Golden Langur. They are the most endangered primate species in India and are considered to be sacred to many …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
Malay Tapirs are gorgeous creatures living in #Sumatra #Myanmar #Thailand #Indonesia they are endangered by palmoil #deforestation. We can protect them when we make supermarket choices #Boycott4Wildlife https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/05/malay-tapir-tapirus-indicus/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer via @palmoildetect
Malayan Tapir Tapirus indicus
Malayan Tapir Tapirus indicus Endangered Indonesia (Sumatera); Malaysia; Myanmar; Thailand Malayan #Tapirs are gorgeous creatures living in #Sumatra #Myanmar #Thailand #Indonesia they are endangere…Palm Oil Detectives
Orinoco Crocodile Crocodylus intermedius
The majestic Orinoco Crocodile, one of the largest crocodylian species globally, resides in the northern part of South America, particularly in Colombia and Venezuela. They inhabit diverse environm…Palm Oil Detectives
Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroos 🦘🧡 can leap 9 metres, descend 18 metres to the ground without injury. These bouncy #marsupials of #PapuaNewGuinea 🇵🇬 deserve safety from #palmoil #mining #deforestation! #Boycottpalmoil 🌴⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/26/goodfellows-tree-kangaroo-dendrolagus-goodfellowi/
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
Proboscis Monkey Nasalis larvatus
The Proboscis Monkey, distinguished by their large, pendulous noses and pot-bellied appearance, is an arboreal primate endemic to the island of Borneo. Inhabiting mangrove forests, swamps, and rive…Palm Oil Detectives
Smoky coloured Kloss's #Gibbons 🐵🐒🤎 are the forgotten species of #gibbon nobody has heard of. #Endangered on #Mentawai islands of #Indonesia 🇮🇩 they barely hang on due to #palmoil #deforestation #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🪔☠️⛔️#Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/06/klosss-gibbon-hylobates-klossii/
Kloss’s Gibbon Hylobates klossii
The Kloss’s gibbon Hylobates klossii, also known as the Mentawai gibbon or bilou by locals, is a small, agile primate with dark smoky grey fur and an ethereal song that resonates and echoes through…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
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