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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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Typical Wild Life - Large Predators

  • Writer: Aleecia Dodd
    Aleecia Dodd
  • Oct 14, 2019
  • 1 min read

Javan Rhino-

- These rhinos are now endemic to this hotspot as they have been hunted to extinction elsewhere. They are brown-grayish in color with pink flecks and a small horn, they have a scale looking pattern that gives them an armored look. They use their teeth for fighting and their lips to grab onto food. They have a good sense of smell and hearing but very poor eyesight. The rhinos tend to be solitary and only socialize during mating times, where the pregnancy is from 16-19 months long. They are considered critically endangered due to poaching and habitat destruction, the existing species is too small for long term life of the species.


Javan Rhino


Sumatran Tiger-

- Endemic to Sumatran as the name suggest, this species is the smallest and darkest subspecies of tiger with a range size estimated at 52 km2 for a male and 27 km2 for the female. Male tigers are on average 120kg and 8ft from head to tail and females are on average 91kg and 7ft length. Cubs aren't able to hunt on their own until they are around 18 months old and have developed canine teeth and have learned hunting behaviors from wrestling with siblings and watching their mothers hunt. However once they are of age they can take down anything from a small mammal or fish to any prey unto 4x their own size. This species is considered critically endangered mostly due to habitat loss and trophy hunting/poaching.


Sumatran tiger In a repopulation program within a zoo

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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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