One-fifth of reptiles heading towards extinction Palm Oil Detectives

Almost one-fifth of the world’s reptiles are currently threatened with extinction.A recent study assessed 1500 species for extinction risks. From the 19%

Alta Floresta titi monkey Plecturocebus grovesi Palm Oil Detectives

The enchanting Groves Titi Monkey, also referred to as the Alta Floresta titi #monkey or Mato Grosso titi monkey went from being completely unknown to being one of the most critically endangered #primates in #SouthAmerica and the world.

Kaapori Capuchin Cebus kaapori Palm Oil Detectives

The Kaapori capuchin is a delightful, tenacious and intelligent small monkey species of #Brazil on a knife-edge of survival - they are critically endangered.

Orinoco Crocodile Crocodylus intermedius Palm Oil Detectives

Endemic to the Orinoco River Basin in #Colombia and #Venezuela, the majestic Orinoco Crocodile is one of the rarest and most threatened reptiles on Earth.

Sinu Parakeet Pyrrhura subandina Palm Oil Detectives

Help find the Sinu Parakeet. With no confirmed sightings since 1949, these vibrant parrots may already be extinct, victims of relentless palm oil expansion.

Pernambuco Pygmy-Owl: Caburé-de-pernambuco facing extinction

Discover the Pernambuco Pygmy-Owl: the tiny 13 cm caburé-de-pernambuco may already be extinct due to Atlantic Forest destruction in Brazil

Ecuadorian White-fronted Capuchin Cebus aequatorialis Palm Oil Detectives

Ecuadorian White-fronted Capuchins face habitat loss to palm oil, hunting, and mining. Less than 10,000 remain. Support forest defenders. #BoycottPalmOil

Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey Lagothrix flavicauda Palm Oil Detectives

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 like a loud, barking call.

Great Green Macaw Ara ambiguus Palm Oil Detectives

The Great Green Macaw Ara ambiguus are the largest macaw species and in flight they are dazzling symbol of Central and South America’s vanishing rainforests.

Margay Leopardus wiedii Palm Oil Detectives

Graceful, athletic and beautiful feline of the Amazon jungle, margays are small wild cats endemic to South and Central America. Every margay has a unique spotted pattern on their coat.

Caquetá Tití Monkey Plecturocebus caquetensis Palm Oil Detectives

Caquetá Titi Monkeys have a distinctive song and they purr like a kitten they form monogamous partnerships.

Hoge’s Side-necked Turtle Mesoclemmys hogei Palm Oil Detectives

The Hoge’s Side-necked Turtle Ranacephala hogei—also known as Hoge’s Toadhead Turtle—is one of #Brazil’s rarest and most endangered reptiles.

‘Mega-consumers’ of food and energy cost environment $5.7tn a year, study finds

Top 10% generate climate and biodiversity damage bill that exceeds economies of most countries, say researchers

Ecuadorean Viscacha Lagidium ahuacaense Palm Oil Detectives

Ecuadorean Viscachas are plump and fluffy rodents with sage-like long whiskers, only a handful of them remain alive. Take action for them and boycott4wildlife!

Philippine Sailfin Lizard Hydrosaurus pustulatus Palm Oil Detectives

Stunning bright coloured Philippine sailfin lizards are becoming more and more rare from palm oil deforestation across their range in #WestPapua #Philippines and eastern #Indonesia. They are also threatened by hunting and the pet trade.

Ecuadorean Viscacha Lagidium ahuacaense Palm Oil Detectives

Ecuadorean Viscachas are plump and fluffy rodents with sage-like long whiskers, only a handful of them remain alive. Take action for them and boycott4wildlife!

Sabah Grizzled Langur Presbytis sabana Palm Oil Detectives

Save Sabah Grizzled Langurs AKA Crested Grizzled Langurs from palm oil! They're endangered and urgent action is needed to prevent their extinction - boycott!

Blonde Capuchin Sapajus flavius Palm Oil Detectives

Only rediscovered in 2006, Blonde Capuchins are highly intelligent critically endangered primates of Brazil threatened by palm oil and meat deforestation

Blonde Capuchin Sapajus flavius Palm Oil Detectives

Only rediscovered in 2006, Blonde Capuchins are highly intelligent critically endangered primates of Brazil threatened by palm oil and meat deforestation

Research: Climate Change Collapsing Insect Numbers by 63% Palm Oil Detectives

The world may be facing a devastating “hidden” collapse in insect species due to the twin threats of climate change and habitat loss.

​World’s largest meat company faces legal challenge over green credentials of $6bn global expansion

Greenpeace petitions Dutch courts to order JBS to disclose how its aims are compatible with responsibilities to climate and human rights

Olinguito: Adorable Button-nosed Bear of the Cloud Forests

Discover the adorable Olinguito, a near-threatened mammal of Ecuador and Colombia cloud forests. Learn why palm oil threatens their survival

Bonobo Pan paniscus Palm Oil Detectives

Bonobos share 98% of their DNA with humans and are one of our closest extant relatives. They are complex beings with intricate social relationships, they demonstrate profound intelligence and emotional sensitivity.

Eastern Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock leuconedys Palm Oil Detectives

Eastern Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock leuconedys Vulnerable Extant (resident): Myanmar Presence Uncertain: India The Hoolock Gibbons are three species located in

Extinction On Our Plates Palm Oil Detectives

The contents of your fridge and dining table directly impacts the future of rare rainforest and ocean animals.

Channel-billed Toucan Ramphastos vitellinus Palm Oil Detectives

Deep in the heart of the #Amazon rainforest, a flash of vibrant colour moves between the towering canopy trees.

Indian Rhinoceros (Greater One-horned Rhino) Rhinoceros unicornis Palm Oil Detectives

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.

Pygmy Marmoset Facts, Habitat and Survival Threats Palm Oil Detectives

The petite pygmy #marmoset, the world's tiniest true #monkey, boasts a mix of brownish-gold, grey, and tawny fur.

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Barasingha Cervus duvauceli Palm Oil Detectives

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 '12 antlered deer' in Hindi.

Maned Three-toed Sloth Bradypus torquatus Palm Oil Detectives

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.

Brazil: Courts Protect Land Rights in the Amazon

Brazilian judicial authorities in two important recent rulings, affirmed the rights of small landholders and Indigenous peoples in the Brazilian Amazon and called on federal authorities to remove illegal occupants, a major driver of illegal deforesta…

Sinu Parakeet Pyrrhura subandina Palm Oil Detectives

Help find the Sinu Parakeet. With no confirmed sightings since 1949, these vibrant parrots may already be extinct, victims of relentless palm oil expansion.

JBS Deforestation: Jaguars lose Rainforests to Cows Palm Oil Detectives

Global Witness report finds JBS, the world’s largest meat company, is directly linked to deforestation in the Amazon and Pantanal putting jaguars at risk

Maned Wolf Chrysocyon brachyurus Palm Oil Detectives

Maned Wolves are captivating "foxes on stilts" roaming South America's grasslands, but their survival is threatened by habitat loss and human conflict.

White-Nosed Saki Chiropotes albinasus Palm Oil Detectives

Curious, social and beautiful White-Nosed Sakis are striking and unusual looking #primates. This vulnerable primate is instantly recognisable by their long, silky black fur, reddish-pink noses, and distinctive hair tufts crowning their heads.

How food choices slice into forests putting us close to diseases Palm Oil Detectives

As the global population has doubled to 7.8 billion in about 50 years, industrial agriculture has increased the output from fields and farms to feed humanity.

Margay Leopardus wiedii Palm Oil Detectives

Graceful, athletic and beautiful feline of the Amazon jungle, margays are small wild cats endemic to South and Central America. Every margay has a unique spotted pattern on their coat.

Bald-headed Uacari Cacajao calvus Palm Oil Detectives

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 a #Uacari has a bright red face this indicates they are in good health.

Kaapori Capuchin Cebus kaapori Palm Oil Detectives

The Kaapori capuchin is a delightful, tenacious and intelligent small monkey species of #Brazil on a knife-edge of survival - they are critically endangered.