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 Greenwashing Poised to Destroy Protected Biosphere in Chiapas, Mexico

Situated on Mexico’s lush and biodiverse Pacific coast is La Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve – One of Mexico’s most spectacular natural treasures. Now the government and palm oil business…

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…

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 Greenwashing Poised to Destroy Protected Biosphere in Chiapas, Mexico

Situated on Mexico’s lush and biodiverse Pacific coast is La Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve – One of Mexico’s most spectacular natural treasures. Now the government and palm oil business…

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…

Asia: Species Endangered by Palm Oil Deforestation

Discover the diverse wildlife of Asia and the devastating effects of palm oil deforestation. Learn how to protect these species and #BoycottPalmOil. #Boycott4Wildlife

Papua New Guinea & West Papua: Species Endangered by Palm Oil Deforestation

As the rainforest habitats are destroyed in Indonesia, Indonesian and Chinese oil palm processing companies are switching focus towards Papua New Guinea, Africa and South America to keep up with de…

Deforestation: Stakeholders Seek Amendment Of Forestry Commission Law, Accuse Government, Farmers And Miners

Land rights win for Indigenous peoples in Southwest Papua, but challenges persist

The Knasaimos Peoples in Papua have been granted legal land rights over their customary lands. However, enforcing these rights remains challenging, with a lack of political will and persistent targeting of merbau timber by loggers.

AI or humans? Rainforest seeks partner to police ghost roads

Hidden roads bring commerce and deforestation; now researchers hope AI may slow the destruction

Bornean Rainbow Toad Ansonia latidisca

Learn about the Bornean Rainbow Toad’s vibrant appearance, unique behaviours, and the threats they face from deforestation, particularly for palm oil. Discover conservation efforts and how yo…

Lion-tailed Macaque Macaca silenus

Lion-tailed macaques hold the title of one of the smallest macaque species in the world and sport a majestic lion-esque mane of hair. They exclusively call the Western Ghats in India their home. Th…

Lion-tailed Macaque Macaca silenus

Lion-tailed macaques hold the title of one of the smallest macaque species in the world and sport a majestic lion-esque mane of hair. They exclusively call the Western Ghats in India their home. Th…

A Lone Dayak Community’s Last Stand Against Palm Oil| Countercurrents

The Dayak peoples of Borneo have been fiercely resisting the encroachment of palm oil plantations on their ancestral lands for many decades. This article by

Extinction On Our Plates

The contents of your fridge and dining table directly impacts the future of rare rainforest and ocean animals. That’s because industrial agriculture and aquaculture for commodities like meat,…

Imitator Goshawk Accipiter imitator

The Imitator Goshawk Accipiter imitator is a shrewd raptor vulnerable in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands due to human-related threats. They are threatened from human persecution, palm oil defo…

Goldie’s Bird-of-paradise Paradisaea decora

Goldie’s Bird-of-paradise Paradisaea decora Vulnerable Location: Papua New Guinea The Goldie’s Bird-of-Paradise lives in forest between 300 m and at least 750 m, occasionally down to near the…

Amazon deforestation threatens one of Brazil’s key pollinators, study shows

With their metallic-blue-and-green bodies and iridescent wings, orchid bees aren’t just charismatic bugs.

Vast concessions threaten Malaysia's forest: Report

Vast concessions in Malaysia's forests threaten millions of hectares of rich natural habitats and risk the country's commitment to 50 percent forest cover, a report warned Tuesday.

Guatemala: Maya Q’eqchi’ Community Evicted by Agroindustry in El Estor - Avispa Midia

Land grabs and violence continue against Indigenous communities in Guatemala. The eviction of Maya Q’eqchi’ families from Buena Vista Tzinté is a stark reminder of ongoing injustices.

Palm oil in Brazil: Return stolen community land, end the violence!

Oil palm plantations are spreading like wildfire across the eastern Brazilian Amazon. But local communities are standing up to the palm oil industry’s brutality and sweeping land grabs, demanding the return of their ancestral lands and calling on the…

The glorious calls of an excited siamang family

Siamangs are known for their booming boisterous calls. #Endangered in #Indonesia #Malaysia #Thailand from threats incl. #palmoil #deforestation. and the #pet...

Lion tailed Macaque Macaca silenus are endangered in #India from #palmoil

Lion-tailed #macaques are a small macaque species and sport a majestic lion-like mane. Their home in the Western Ghats, #India is threatened by #palmoil #eco...

Indonesian palm oil firm clashes with villagers it allegedly shortchanged

JAKARTA — A dispute simmering for years has erupted into conflict between villagers and a palm oil company on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi over the latter’s failure to abide by a profit-sharing scheme.

Indonesian palm oil firm clashes with villagers it allegedly shortchanged

JAKARTA — A dispute simmering for years has erupted into conflict between villagers and a palm oil company on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi over the latter’s failure to abide by a profit-sharing scheme.

Okapi: Curious creatures looking like a cross between a horse and a giraffe!

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 #defore...

White thighed colobuses are critically endangered by palm oil and other threats in #Ghana

The White-thighed Colobus of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire is critically endangered from #deforestation. Join the #Boycott4Wildlife on big brands destroying Africa...

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, …

Lion-tailed Macaque Macaca silenus

Lion-tailed macaques hold the title of one of the smallest macaque species in the world and sport a majestic lion-esque mane of hair. They exclusively call the Western Ghats in India their home. Th…

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…

South America: Species Endangered by Palm Oil Deforestation

As the lush equatorial rainforests of South East Asia are exhausted, increasingly focus is being placed on parts of Central and South America. Oil Palm is a growing commodity there and is found in …

Extinction On Our Plates

The contents of your fridge and dining table directly impacts the future of rare rainforest and ocean animals. That’s because industrial agriculture and aquaculture for commodities like meat,…

Papuans head to Indonesian court to protect forests from palm oil

Campaigners are taking legal action to stop four palm oil companies from clearing vast tracts of forest for plantations.

Quince Monitor (Banggai Island Monitor) Varanus melinus

The Quince Monitor Varanus melinus is a rare and elusive species of monitor lizard that lives in only one location in Indonesia – the Maluku Islands. Their muscular, wide stance and ancient d…

Vast concessions threaten Malaysia's forest: Report

Vast concessions in Malaysia's forests threaten millions of hectares of rich natural habitats and risk the country's commitment to 50 percent forest cover, a report warned Tuesday.

The global land grab is still taking place, landmark conference finds - Institute of Development Studies

Major land sales organised by states and businesses continue to cause problems for rural communities and indigenous groups, a landmark conference in Colombia has found.

The Other Americans: Child Labor, the Backbone of the Guatemalan Economy

The practice of paying children low wages for physically demanding work benefits the economic elite while forcing those in poverty to attempt to migrate to the United States.