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The huge growth of #palmoil in #Assam and #Nicobar Islands in #India ๐ฎ๐ณ poses a threat to rare beautiful animals ๐๐ฟ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๏ธ #ecosystems and #indigenous peoples. Fight back when you shop! #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
Indiaโs Palm Oil Goals Raise Extinction Fears
A corporate monopoly for control over land and resources for palm oil must be dismantled immediately to give humanity, animals and our natural world a fighting chance for survival and to reverse thโฆPalm Oil Detectives
The world's largest #turtle the Leatherback Sea Turtle ๐๐ขfaces new threats on Great #Nicobar Island, #India ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ชท Including #palmoil #deforestation and a seaport. This will result in #ecocide ๐โ๐๐ด๐โ #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
Nicobar Islands Port and Palm Oil: Threatens Giant Turtles
On Great Nicobar Island in the most southerly part of India, big plans are in motion to transform the island into a shipping hub and destroy its native ecosystems including mangroves, reef systems โฆPalm Oil Detectives
Indian #Rhinoceros ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฟ are in trouble in #India their range in #Assam is earmarked for #palmoil #deforestation. Fight for them in the supermarket and #Boycottpalmoil ๐ด๐ฉธ๐๐ฅโ ๏ธ๐งโ๏ธ #Boycott4Wildlife
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. AlthougโฆPalm Oil Detectives
King Cobra Ophiophagus hannah
Known as the serpentine king of the jungle in South East Asia, and inspiration for the villain Kaa in the Jungle Book, the King Cobra lives in many different environments, including pristine forestโฆPalm Oil Detectives
#FabLabFriday #fablab #makers #India #Bengaluru #photography
#Barasingha mean "12 Antlered #Deer" in #Hindi ๐ฆ๐ค Major threats include #meat and #palmoil #ecocide in #India ๐ฎ๐ณ and #Nepal ๐ณ๐ต along with #poaching ๐น Take action for them and be #vegan ๐ฅฆ๐ #Boycottpalmoil ๐ด๐ฉธ๐โ๏ธ #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2023/06/25/barasingha-cervus-duvauceli/
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 RโฆPalm Oil Detectives
Magnificent Lion-tailed #Macaques ๐๐ต of Western Ghats #India ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ชท are #endangered. They are hemmed in on all sides by #palmoil ๐ด๐ฅ #deforestation. Fight for them when you shop and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife ๐ด๐ฉธโ ๏ธ๐ง๐โ๏ธ
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/06/09/lion-tailed-macaque-macaca-silenus/
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. ThโฆPalm Oil Detectives
Save the magnificent Sambar #deer, threatened in multiple countries like #India #Malaysia #Indonesia by #palmoil #deforestation and hunting. Fight for them by being #vegan and use your wallet as a weapon #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/09/01/sambar-deer-rusa-unicolor/
Sambar deer Rusa unicolor
The majestic Sambar deer, cloaked in hues ranging from light brown to dark gray, are distinguished by their rugged antlers and uniquely long tails. Adorned with a coat of coarse hair and marked by โฆPalm Oil Detectives
Ancient wild #dogs: ๐ถ๐บ #Dholes/Red #Wolves have survived millions of years. Yet #palmoil and #beef #deforestation in #India is now a real threat. Help them when you shop, be #vegan ๐ฅ๐ฅฆโฎ๏ธ๐ซถ #Boycottpalmoil ๐ด๐ฉธ๐ซ#Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2023/04/16/dhole-canis-cuon-alpinus/
Dhole Canis Cuon alpinus
Fiercely protective, elusive and beautiful #Dholes are an ancient species of #wilddog that diverged from other dog species millions of years ago living in #Bangladesh, #Cambodia, #China, #India, #IโฆPalm Oil Detectives
Woolly Flying Squirrel Eupetaurus cinereus
The Western Woolly Flying #Squirrel Eupetaurus cinereus is one of the worldโs largest and least understood gliding mammals. Once thought extinct for nearly 70 years, they were rediscovered in the rโฆPalm Oil Detectives
Already #extinct in #Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ #India ๐ฎ๐ณ #Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ the Masked Finfoot is a unique #bird ๐ชฟ๐ฉท with unusual feet. #PalmOil #deforestation is a major threat. Help them when you #BoycottPalmOil ๐ด๐ชโ ๏ธ๐คข๐ฅ๐ง๐โ๏ธ #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/05/masked-finfoot-heliopais-personatus/
Masked Finfoot Heliopais personatus
The masked finfoot is vanishing before our eyes. Once widespread across South and #SoutheastAsia, fewer than 300 individuals remain alivw. Their numbers are in freefall due to habitat destruction, โฆPalm Oil Detectives
https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/01/29/palm-oil-a-recipe-for-disaster-in-india/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Palm Oil: A Recipe for Disaster in India
Given the widespread destruction of rainforests and native biodiversity caused by oil palm plantations in Southeast Asia, environmental experts and politicians are warning that the move to promote โฆPalm Oil Detectives
The #Nicobar #Pigeon ๐ชฟ๐ is the largest, most colourful pigeon in the world. They are near threatened in #India by #palmoil #deforestation, #poaching and the #pet trade. Help them when u shop #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife ๐ด๐ฅโ๏ธ
http://palmoildetectives.com/2023/12/23/nicobar-pigeon-caloenas-nicobarica/
Nicobar pigeon Caloenas nicobarica
The Nicobar pigeon is the largest pigeon in the world and the closest living relative to the extinct dodo bird. They are famous for their gorgeous iridescent feathers. When threatened they make a pโฆPalm Oil Detectives
Palmoil has been a disaster for #wildlife in #Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ Now #India's ๐ฎ๐ณ endangered animals: elephants ๐ leopards ๐ ungulates, monkeys ๐ edge closer to extinction. Indians you must resist #palmoil #ecocide! #Boycottpalmoil ๐ด๐ช๐ซ #Boycott4Wildlife https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/01/29/palm-oil-a-recipe-for-disaster-in-india/
http://palmoildetectives.com/2023/01/29/palm-oil-a-recipe-for-disaster-in-india/
Palm Oil: A Recipe for Disaster in India
Given the widespread destruction of rainforests and native biodiversity caused by oil palm plantations in Southeast Asia, environmental experts and politicians are warning that the move to promote โฆPalm Oil Detectives
https://himbumail.com/business/health-and-education/palm-oil-in-fast-food-is-silent-killer?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Palm Oil in fast Food is Silent killer for Children in India, Warn Experts
New Delhi/Shimla: Health professionals and pediatric specialists are sounding the alarm about the rampant use of palm oil in fast foods and snacks, warning of its devastating health impacts onHimbumail
Jerdon's Coursers are #birds with a sweet melodic song๐๏ธ ๐ถ๐ฅ and are fighting for survival, critically endangered from #palmoil #deforestation in #India ๐ฎ๐ณ Help them when you #BoycottPalmOil ๐ด๐ง๐ซ #Boycott4Wildlife in the supermarket
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/03/10/jerdons-courser-rhinoptilus-bitorquatus/
Jerdonโs Courser Rhinoptilus bitorquatus
The Jerdonโs Courser is a rare and captivating nocturnal bird belonging to the pratincole and courser family Glareolidae. They are endemic to India in the Eastern Ghats region of Andhra PradeโฆPalm Oil Detectives
The Southeast Asian Box #Turtle ๐ข๐๐ซถ is rare and disappearing #reptile, they're #endangered due to #palmoil deforestation in #India ๐ฎ๐ณ #Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ and the #pet trade. Fight for them and #BoycottPalmOil ๐ด๐คฎ๐ฅ๐งโ๏ธ #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/05/southeast-asian-box-turtle-cuora-amboinensis/
Southeast Asian Box Turtle Cuora amboinensis
The Southeast Asian Box #Turtle Cuora amboinensis, also known as the Amboina Box Turtle, Malayan Box Turtle, or Indonesian Box Turtle, is a freshwater #reptile species found across much of SoutheasโฆPalm Oil Detectives
#MakerMonday #FabLab #makers #India
https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/09/03/indian-rhinoceros-greater-one-horned-rhino-rhinoceros-unicornis/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
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. AlthougโฆPalm Oil Detectives
Sloth Bear Melursus ursinus
The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), with their distinctive โYโ or โVโ shaped chest patch and shaggy fur, are unique bears native to the Indian subcontinent. Once exploited asโฆPalm Oil Detectives
Golden Langur Trachypithecus geei
The regal, striking looking Golden Langur is also known by the common names Geeโs Golden Langur. They are the most endangered primate species in India and are considered to be sacred to many โฆPalm Oil Detectives
Solitary and shy #reptile the Elongated #Tortoise ๐ข shuffles in the forest floor of #India #Malaysia #Vietnam. They're critically #endangered by #palmoil and illegal #poaching Fight for them #BoycottPalmOil ๐ด๐ฅ๐๐คฎโ๏ธ #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/25/elongated-tortoise-indotestudo-elongata/
Elongated Tortoise Indotestudo elongata
The elongated tortoise Indotestudo elongata is a Critically Endangered species native to South and Southeast Asia. They are renowned for their uniquely patterned and elongated shells and have vitalโฆPalm Oil Detectives
Known as 'Chasma Bandar' for their beautiful spectacled eyes ๐๐ต๐ Phayre's leaf monkeys are a distinctive #monkey in #India ๐ฎ๐ณ #Bangladesh ๐ง๐ฉ, #endangered by #palmoil #deforestation ๐ด๐ฅ๐ซ Fight for them! #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/10/31/phayres-leaf-monkey-trachypithecus-phayrei/
Phayreโs Leaf Monkey Trachypithecus phayrei
Phayreโs leaf monkey, also known as Phayreโs langur, are remarkable Old World monkeys distinguished by large, white-rimmed eyes that lend them a โspectacledโ appearance. Known locally as โChaโฆPalm 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. AlthougโฆPalm Oil Detectives
Nicobar Islands Port and Palm Oil: Threatens Giant Turtles
On Great Nicobar Island in the most southerly part of India, big plans are in motion to transform the island into a shipping hub and destroy its native ecosystems including mangroves, reef systems โฆPalm Oil Detectives
Golden Langur Trachypithecus geei
The regal, striking looking Golden Langur is also known by the common names Geeโs Golden Langur. They are the most endangered primate species in India and are considered to be sacred to many โฆPalm Oil Detectives
Asian Giant Tortoise Manouria emys
Asian Giant Tortoise Manouria emys Critically Endangered Extant (resident): Bangladesh; India; Indonesia; Malaysia; Myanmar; Thailand Extinct: Singapore Asian Giant Tortoises are extinct in #SingapโฆPalm Oil Detectives
In lush North East #India ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ชท a battle is being waged, between sowing native seeds versus industrial #palmoil #monoculture ๐ด๐ฅ that threatens rare #ecosystems #animals and an ancient way of life #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/10/06/indias-palm-oil-plans-wreak-havoc-on-the-ground/
Indiaโs Palm Oil Plans Wreak Havoc On The Ground
Indiaโs aggressive push for palm oil plantations in Nagaland, Assam and Mizoram is wreaking havoc on both the environment and local communities. The government plans to ramp up oil palm cultiโฆPalm Oil Detectives
The #Nicobar long-tailed #macaque, is a gem of #India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands. With charming chubby faces and curious eyes, they're easy to love. Yet danger looms from #palmoil #ecocide. Help them and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/11/10/nicobar-long-tailed-macaque-macaca-fascicularis-umbrosa/
Nicobar Long-Tailed Macaque Macaca fascicularis umbrosa
Discover the intriguing world of the Nicobar long-tailed macaque, a true survivor of Indiaโs Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These intelligent, adaptable, and highly social creatures navigate a โฆPalm Oil Detectives
Sloth #bears ๐ป are nurturing parents ๐๐ with shaggy fur and unique chest markings. Living throughout #India they're now #vulnerable from #poaching and #palmoil #deforestation ๐ดโ๐ Help them survive each time you shop #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/11/24/sloth-bear-melursus-ursinus/
Sloth Bear Melursus ursinus
The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), with their distinctive โYโ or โVโ shaped chest patch and shaggy fur, are unique bears native to the Indian subcontinent. Once exploited asโฆPalm Oil Detectives
Nicobar #pigeons of #India have magnificent iridescent rainbow feathers ๐ณ๏ธโ๐. They are the closest living relative to the #extinct #dodo ๐ฆค Now threatened by #palmoil #deforestation. Help them survive! #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife ๐ด๐ช๐ซ
http://palmoildetectives.com/2023/12/23/nicobar-pigeon-caloenas-nicobarica/
Nicobar pigeon Caloenas nicobarica
The Nicobar pigeon is the largest pigeon in the world and the closest living relative to the extinct dodo bird. They are famous for their gorgeous iridescent feathers. When threatened they make a pโฆPalm Oil Detectives
Known as 'Chasma Bandar' for their beautiful spectacled eyes ๐๐ต๐ Phayre's leaf monkeys are a distinctive #monkey in #India ๐ฎ๐ณ #Bangladesh ๐ง๐ฉ, #endangered by #palmoil #deforestation ๐ด๐ฅ๐ซ Fight for them! #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/10/31/phayres-leaf-monkey-trachypithecus-phayrei/
Phayreโs Leaf Monkey Trachypithecus phayrei
Phayreโs leaf monkey, also known as Phayreโs langur, are remarkable Old World monkeys distinguished by large, white-rimmed eyes that lend them a โspectacledโ appearance. Known locally as โChaโฆPalm Oil Detectives
Magnificent Lion-tailed #Macaques of Western Ghats #India are #endangered. They are hemmed in on all sides by #palmoil #deforestation. Fight for them when you shop and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife in the supermarket! via @palmoildetect
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/06/09/lion-tailed-macaque-macaca-silenus/
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. ThโฆPalm Oil Detectives
Save the magnificent Sambar #deer, threatened in multiple countries like #India #Malaysia #Indonesia by #palmoil #deforestation and hunting. Fight for them by being #vegan and use your wallet as a weapon #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/09/01/sambar-deer-rusa-unicolor/
Sambar deer Rusa unicolor
The majestic Sambar deer, cloaked in hues ranging from light brown to dark gray, are distinguished by their rugged antlers and uniquely long tails. Adorned with a coat of coarse hair and marked by โฆPalm Oil Detectives
The #Nicobar #Pigeon ๐ชฟ๐ is the largest, most colourful pigeon in the world. They are near threatened in #India by #palmoil #deforestation, #poaching and the #pet trade. Help them when u shop #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife ๐ด๐ฅโ๏ธ
http://palmoildetectives.com/2023/12/23/nicobar-pigeon-caloenas-nicobarica/
Nicobar pigeon Caloenas nicobarica
The Nicobar pigeon is the largest pigeon in the world and the closest living relative to the extinct dodo bird. They are famous for their gorgeous iridescent feathers. When threatened they make a pโฆPalm Oil Detectives
Handsome #Barasinghas of #India and #Nepal have enormous antlers. They are one of the most endangered #deer species in the world due to #hunting and #palmoil #deforestation. Help save them and be #vegan #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2023/06/25/barasingha-cervus-duvauceli/
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 โฆPalm Oil Detectives
With white-rimmed eyes and purple hair, Phayreโs Leaf #Monkeys ๐ barely survive in forests in #Assam, #India, #Myanmar and #Bangladesh. A major threat is #palmoil #deforestation. Help them survive! #Boycottpalmoil ๐ด๐ฅโ๏ธ#Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/10/31/phayres-leaf-monkey-trachypithecus-phayrei/
Phayreโs Leaf Monkey Trachypithecus phayrei
Phayreโs leaf monkey, also known as Phayreโs langur, are remarkable Old World monkeys distinguished by large, white-rimmed eyes that lend them a โspectacledโ appearance. Known locally as โChaโฆPalm Oil Detectives
#Palmoil has been a disaster for #wildlife in #Indonesia. Now #India's endangered animals: elephants, leopards, ungulates, monkeys will edge towards extinction. Indians - don't allow #palmoil ecocide Resist! Be #vegan and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2023/01/29/palm-oil-a-recipe-for-disaster-in-india/
Palm Oil: A Recipe for Disaster in India
Given the widespread destruction of rainforests and native biodiversity caused by oil palm plantations in Southeast Asia, environmental experts and politicians are warning that the move to promote โฆPalm Oil Detectives
The world's largest turtle the Leatherback Sea Turtle faces new threats on Great #Nicobar Island, #India - #palmoil #deforestation and a seaport. This will result in #ecocide. #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
Nicobar Islands Port and Palm Oil: Threatens Giant Turtles
On Great Nicobar Island in the most southerly part of India, big plans are in motion to transform the island into a shipping hub and destroy its native ecosystems including mangroves, reef systems โฆPalm Oil Detectives