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.

African Dwarf Crocodile Osteolaemus tetraspis Palm Oil Detectives

African Dwarf #Crocodiles are timid #nocturnal animals and solitary hunters. They predate mainly on small animals in rivers or nearby to the riverbank.

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.

Mountain Cuscus Phalanger carmelitae Palm Oil Detectives

The Mountain #Cuscus are fascinating and shy creatures who live in Papua New Guinea and #WestPapua. Thick, dark, woolly fur covers most of their bodies, while their bellies are white. The Mountain Cuscus has a black tail with a rough, white tip.

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.

Colombian Red Howler Monkey Alouatta seniculus Palm Oil Detectives

Red howlers are the largest of the howler monkey species. They have dense and vividly coloured fur that ranges from brown to dark red, with gold or bright orange undersides - the colour can vary based on their age and habitat.

Miss Waldron’s Red Colobus Facts: Diet, Habitat and Predators Palm Oil Detectives

xMiss Waldron’s Red Colobus, a secretive old world primate sport chestnut, black, and white white fur that surrounds their expressive faces. They live in the dense canopies of West Africa’s dwindling forests.

Deforestation Raises Temperatures Up To 4.5℃ Palm Oil Detectives

Forests directly cool the planet, like natural evaporative air conditioners. So what happens when you cut them down? In tropical countries such as #Indonesia, #Brazil and the #Congo, rapid #deforestation may have accounted for up to 75% of the observ…

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.

SOCFIN’s Empire of Palm Oil Oppression in Africa Palm Oil Detectives

Investigation by Bloomberg exposes that despite being RSPO members, #SOCFIN plantations in #WestAfrica are the epicentre of #humanrights abuses, sexual coercion, environmental destruction, and #landgrabbing.

Sambar deer Rusa unicolor Palm Oil Detectives

The majestic Sambar deer, cloaked in hues ranging from light brown to dark gray, are distinguished by their rugged antlers and uniquely long tails.

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.

Colgate-Palmolive Palm Oil Detectives

Despite global retail giant Colgate-Palmolive forming a coalition with other brands in 2020, virtue-signalling that they will stop all deforestation, they continue to do this - destroying rainforest and releasing mega-tonnes of carbon into the atmosp…

Brown Howler Monkey Alouatta guariba Palm Oil Detectives

You will hear a Brown Howler #Monkey before you sere one. Heard from several kilometres away these monkeys have a haunting howl that penetrates and rustles the forest canopy.

Forest loss causes 28,000 heat-related deaths yearly

Learn how tropical deforestation-linked heat kills 28,000 annually due to air pollution. Forest loss is a health emergency, demand change!

Bear Cuscus Ailurops ursinus Palm Oil Detectives

The Bear Cuscus also known as the Sulawesi bear cuscus is an unusual and charming marsupial, named for their thick, dark, bear-like fur.

Tenkile Dendrolagus scottae Palm Oil Detectives

The #Tenkile, or Scott’s Tree #Kangaroo Dendrolagus scottae, is one of the most endangered #marsupials in the world, found only in the Torricelli Mountains and Bewani Range of #PapuaNewGuinea.

Bush Dog Speothos venaticus Palm Oil Detectives

The enigmatic Bush dog was once believed to be extinct, however they have now emerged from the shadows. These elusive canids show remarkable teamwork and intelligence with strategic hunting tactics.

Doria's Tree Kangaroo Dendrolagus dorianus Palm Oil Detectives

High in the misty mountain rainforests of Papua New Guinea, Doria’s Tree Kangaroo moves with deliberate agility through the dense canopy.

Jerdon's Courser Rhinoptilus bitorquatus Palm Oil Detectives

The Jerdon's Courser is a rare and captivating nocturnal #songbird belonging to the pratincole and courser family Glareolidae. These #birds are endemic to #India in the Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Pradesh.

Leopard Panthera pardus

Of all the great cats prowling the wild, few inspire as much awe and fascination as the leopard Panthera pardus. Sleek, powerful, and enigmatic, leopards are found across a staggering range—from su…

Black-Throated monitor Varanus albigularis microstictus Palm Oil Detectives

The Black-Throated Monitor is a mighty and large lizard reaching over 2 metres long. They are threatened by agriculture deforestation and #hunting for their leather and meat in Tanzania, Africa.

Bornean Orangutan Pongo pygmaeus Palm Oil Detectives

The beautiful Bornean Orangutan is critically endangered from palm oil, mining deforestation. Fight back for them and boycott palm oil in the supermarket!

Shoebill Balaeniceps rex Palm Oil Detectives

With their intense stare and imposing appearance, prehistoric birds Shoebills number fewer than 8000 in the wild. Save them when you boycott palm oil!

Waigeo Cuscus Spilocuscus papuensis  Palm Oil Detectives

Cryptic and solitary marsupials, Waigeo Cuscuses cling to tree canopies on a Waigeo Island, West Papua. They are classified as vulnerable on IUCN Red List due to palm oil deforestation and mining on the tiny island where they live.

Yellow-casqued Hornbill Ceratogymna elata Palm Oil Detectives

The yellow-casqued hornbill is one of the most remarkable hornbills in the world and one of the largest birds in the rainforests of West Africa weighing up to two kilos.

Palm Oil Free Soap Palm Oil Detectives

Here are some palm oil free soaps that do not contain rainforest-destroying palm oil. If you are ever in doubt look for the prefixes: LAUR, STEAR, GYLC and PALM in the ingredients list on packaging - this is most likely palm oil.

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.

Mandrill Mandrillus sphinx Palm Oil Detectives

Magnificent #mandrills are undoubtedly one of the world's most photogenic monkeys - famous for their brightly coloured and expressive appearance.

Black-Throated monitor Varanus albigularis microstictus Palm Oil Detectives

The Black-Throated Monitor is a mighty and large lizard reaching over 2 metres long. They are threatened by agriculture deforestation and #hunting for their leather and meat in Tanzania, Africa.

Johnson & Johnson Palm Oil Detectives

Global mega-brand Johnson & Johnson have issued a position statement on palm oil in 2020. 'At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to doing our

African Forest Elephant Loxodonta cyclotis Palm Oil Detectives

Protect African Forest Elephants! These critically endangered ecosystem engineers are vital for rainforest health but face extinction from poaching, ecocide

Grizzled Tree Kangaroo Dendrolagus inustus Palm Oil Detectives

Where the forest rises steeply from the rivers and the mist hangs low over the green spires of the Foja Mountains and the Torricelli Range, the Grizzled Tree Kangaroo moves like a living memory.

Nicobar pigeon Caloenas nicobarica Palm Oil Detectives

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.

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With every extinction, we lose not just a species but a treasure trove of knowledge

Every new extinction ripples out beyond the affected species, from ecosystems to human knowledge across culture, spirituality and science.

Palm Oil Free Haircare Palm Oil Detectives

Keep your hair looking beautiful without contributing to tropical deforestation with rainforest-destroying palm oil.

Banded Surili (Raffles Banded Langur) Presbytis femoralis Palm Oil Detectives

A curious and intelligent small monkey species, Raffles' Banded Langurs are also known by their other common names: Banded Leaf Monkey or Banded Surili.

New Britain Sparrowhawk Accipiter brachyurus Palm Oil Detectives

Protect the elusive New Britain Sparrowhawk. These rare birds-of-prey face extinction as palm oil deforestation and logging destroys New Guinea habitat

Bornean White-bearded Gibbon Hylobates albibarbis Palm Oil Detectives

Bornean White-bearded Gibbon Hylobates albibarbis Endangered Indonesia (Kalimantan) The Bornean White-bearded Gibbon belongs to the genus Hylobates. The