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Threats to The Orangutans and the Ecosystem
The Orangutans and their home within Sundaland all face the same threats, habitat loss and deforestation being the largest. Other then...
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Orangutans in Sundaland
An Endangered Species in a Threatened Habitat
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Introduction
The Hot-Spot of Sundaland is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world and also includes a large majority of endemic species. It is located between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, on and around the Equator and is considered a part of South East Asia. Made up of Islands, including the large Borneo and Sumatra, lower parts of Indonesia and many other Islands in between. These Beautiful Islands are home to The few species of Orangutans that I chose to research. This beautiful and intelligent species is closely related to ourselves and even mirrors so of first ancestors basic actions, such as using tools to thrive.
That being said it is in grave danger from deforestation and many other issues that threaten the forrest and all its inhabitants, including the graceful Sumatran Orangutans and Borneo Orangutans.
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Species Of Interest - Orangutans
Within Sundaland there are two species of Orangutans, Sumatran and Borneo, in which both are listed as critically endangered. Both...
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Typical Wild Life - Large Predators
Javan Rhino- - These rhinos are now endemic to this hotspot as they have been hunted to extinction elsewhere. They are brown-grayish in...
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Typical Vegetation
The Stinking Corpse Lily- - The Rafflesia arnoldii as its called, is one of the largest blooming flowers, known as a parasitic species....
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Typical Wild Life - Reptiles
Komodo dragons- - The second largest Monitor Lizard today, on average males weigh 170-200 lbs and females weigh 150-170 lbs. They have...
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Typical Wildlife - Birds
Java Hawk-Eagles- -Endemic to Indonesia and the high canopies of the Java tropical Forrests, this Hawk is thought to be a monogamous...
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Typical Wild Life - Primates
Pig-tailed, Snub-nosed Langur- - These primates are dark in color with a snub nose, or flat like nose, with light brown eyes and a thin,...
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Climate and Soil Characteristics Of Sundaland
Sundaland is a Biodiversity hotspot that includes a small part of Thailand, almost all of Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, The Nicobar...
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How You Can Help Today
Buyers Beware
When purchasing items try to steer clear of anything that is made from palm oil, or sumatran tropical woods including beauty products, food products, flooring and building materials. And of course try to conserve paper products and turn to reusable products over disposable ones.
Educate Yourself
The best way to help any cause is to get informed! There are countless resources on the internet to educate yourself on the issues and solutions we can all be a part of. The best places to find accurate information are government sites, organizations dedicated to conservation and publish scientific articles.
Donate
Many people feel concerned for our earth's future and the future of the endangered species. The best thing to do for these issues after you have changed all that you can in your own life is to donate to bigger organizations or fundraise for change. Action takes time and Money to happen so finding and popularizing Good charities is an easy way to help any conservation efforts. A simple google search related to your cause will provide many options. Consider The Orangutan Outreach program if the issues on this website speak to you.
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Informational Sources
“Bali Mynah.” The National Aviary - Bali Mynah (Leucopsar Rothschildi), www.aviary.org/animals/Bali-Mynah.
“Conservation.” Orangutan SSP, www.orangutanssp.org/conservation.html.
“Javan Hawk-Eagles.” Javan Hawk-Eagles | Beauty of Birds, www.beautyofbirds.com/javanhawkeagles.html.
“Javan Rhino: Species: Save the Rhino International.” Save The Rhino, www.savetherhino.org/rhino-info/rhino-species/javan-rhino/.
“Komodo Dragon.” National Geographic, 24 Sept. 2018, www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/k/komodo-dragon/.
“Now Streaming on Smithsonian Channel Plus!” Orangutan Outreach, redapes.org/.
“Pig-Tailed Snub-Nosed Langur.” New England Primate Conservancy, www.neprimateconservancy.org/pig-tailed-snub-nosed-langur.html.
“Proboscis Monkey.” National Geographic, 21 Sept. 2018, www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/p/proboscis-monkey/.
Sawe, Benjamin Elisha. “What And Where Is The Sundaland?” WorldAtlas, 12 Jan. 2018, www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-and-where-is-the-sundaland.html.
StokstadNov, Erik, et al. “New Great Ape Species Found, Sparking Fears for Its Survival.” Science, 8 Dec. 2017, www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/11/new-great-ape-species-found-sparking-fears-its-survival.
“Sumatran Tiger Facts.” WildCats Conservation Alliance, conservewildcats.org/resources/sumatran-tiger-facts/.
“Sundaland - Biodiversity Hotspots LCS ESS.” Google Sites, sites.google.com/a/lincoln.edu.gh/biodiversity-hotspots-lcs-ess/sundaland.
“Sundaland Heath Forests.” WWF, World Wildlife Fund, www.worldwildlife.org/ecoregions/im0161.
“Sundaland.” CEPF, 1 Jan. 1970, www.cepf.net/our-work/biodiversity-hotspots/sundaland.
“Sundaland.” The Environmental Literacy Council, enviroliteracy.org/ecosystems/hotspots-of-biodiversity/sundaland/.
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