How does climate change affect orangutans

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E-mail the story Saving threatened orangutans with climate change-resilient trees. Blog USA. Protecting the nature we all rely on for food, fresh water and livelihoods.

Americas Asia-Pacific Africa. Stay in touch. Thank you. Make a one time donation Make a monthly donation. Climate change spells trouble for orangutans. By Leah Duran. Tags: Borneo deforestation forests habitat loss illegal logging orangutans palm oil primates sumatra tropical forests World Orangutan Day.

Orangutans are the world's largest tree-climbing mammal - and Asia's only great ape. Orangutan population up - threats remain. They were once found across South East Asia, but today are confined to two islands, Borneo and Sumatra. Their forest habitat is rapidly disappearing, putting their future in jeopardy. The orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra are regarded as separate species. There are thought to be around 54, orangutans in Borneo. Follow Helen on Twitter. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London , , pp.

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