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Orangutan Conservation

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The worst thing that can happen-will happen-is not energy depletion, economic collapse, limited nuclear war, or conquest by a totalitarian government. As terrible as these catastrophes would be for us, they can be repaired within a few generations. The process ongoing in the 1980's that will take millions of years to correct is the loss of genetic and species diversity by destruction of natural habitats. This is the folly our descendants are least likely to forgive us.

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Individuals with the will to educate. Support great ape field study, research and conservation chapters all over the world. The time to act is now.

My Blog

Malaria has hit the Nyaru Menteng Clinic!

In January 2009, such an epidemic hit the sanctuary. More than 100 orangutans were infected. This was a difficult situation to deal with and the medical team worked day and night to contain the spread...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:35:00 GMT

New Orangutan Population Found in Borneo

New Orangutans Found!Finding a new population of any species is good news in conservation. But finding a hitherto undiscovered population of orangutans (see one in the video above) is really exciting....
Posted by on Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:56:00 GMT

In the Red - Palm oil plantations are still worth more than saving a tree

If a tree falls in a forest, does it make a buck? Thats what rural landowners ask themselves when evaluating how to earn a living from their forests. The unfortunate answer, according to a study in C...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:30:00 GMT

EARTH HOUR: 03/28/2009 8:30PM LOCAL TIME

This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the worlds first global election, between Earth and global warming. For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and backgrou...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:23:00 GMT

ORANGUTAN CRISIS COALITION (OCC) LAUNCHED

ORANGUTAN CRISIS COALITION (OCC) LAUNCHED TO UNIFY INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS AT CONSERVATION AND CAREWith wild orangutans and their rainforest homes disappearing faster than ever, the Orangutan Conservanc...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:38:00 GMT

New Orangutan Book Expands Field Data, Offers Conservation Hope

A new book that is the first to compare and contrast virtually every aspect of modern orangutan research will present the most complete picture of orangutan species, subspecies and populations, accord...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:44:00 GMT

Speak Out For Endangered Animals

For more than 30 years, the Endangered Species Act has protected wildlife at risk of extinction. Now the Bush/Cheney Administration wants to gut this landmark law by eliminating vital checks and balan...
Posted by on Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:45:00 GMT

President Bush could weaken the Endangered Species Act.

President Bush wants federal agencies to decide for themselves if projects harm wildlife, yet, if approved it would be the biggest overhaul in the Endangered Species Act since 1986. Read more about it...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:47:00 GMT

Help Patrick walk the walk!

Help support Patrick on his walk to Chicago. All funds raised from this event will benefit the Jane Goodall Institute. Visit his website here: http://www.primatepatrick.com/
Posted by on Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:24:00 GMT

Whole Foods switching to Wind Power

The trend-setting, natural foods grocery chain on Wednesday will announce plans to become the largest buyer of wind energy credits in North America by purchasing credits equal to 100% of its projected...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:27:00 GMT