The Endangered Orangutan Vs Palm Oil
Many Orangutans, having lost their rainforest habitat, venture onto palm oil plantations in search of food. Unfortunately, palm oil plantations often regard them as pests and abuse or kill them. The Orangutan rescue centres are filled with abused and homeless orangutans. Projects that secure habitat, rehabilitate rainforest and release these animals are vitally important for their survival.
Palm oil is a widely-used vegetable found in products such as soap, toothpaste, chocolate, chips and biofuel.
 Oil Palm Seeds |
The importance of these projects cannot be underestimated for the survival of the Orangutan in the wild. Some sources have stated that if the current rate of rainforest destruction continues it will take only a few more years to determine the fate of the Orangutan. Once the number of Orangutans and their genetic pool reaches a certain level, it will not be possible for the species to survive.
An international effort is required to save the Orangutan. We must do everything we can before it's too late!
