Orangutans in Sundaland

An Endangered Species in a Threatened Habitat

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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 Wildlife - Birds

Aleecia Dodd
Oct 14, 2019
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Java Hawk-Eagles-

-Endemic to Indonesia and the high canopies of the Java tropical Forrests, this Hawk is thought to be a monogamous species. They eat mainly smaller birds, lizards, fruit bats and small mammals. It is listed on the IUCN Red list as endangered, which is mostly due to Habitat loss and the species limited range.

Bali Stralings-

- Or the Bali mynah is a small bird with mostly white feathers, a black tip tail and a bright blue spot of skin around the eyes with a yellow bill. The bird eats seeds, fruits and small amphibians and both parents nest and protect the eggs until they hatch and is endemic to

Indonesia. These striking features have led to capture and caging of the beautiful birds, which paired with habitat loss have led this bird to be listed as critically endangered. In 2006 there was an estimated 6 left in the wild, which has been a driving force for breeding in captivity all over the world in efforts to save the species.

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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Sources

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/.