Are orangutans endangered?
Yes, sadly orangutans are very endangered. What is the biggest threat for orangutans? Humans are the orangutans biggest threat. Forest destruction for agriculture, especially for palm oil. People also cut down trees to make timber and paper. Illegal pet trade is another problem that orangutans face. Where can I adopt an orangutan? There are many great organizations that offer orangutan adoptions, please visit any of the links below: Orangutan Appeal UK Orangtan Outreach The Orangutan Conservancy World Wildlife Fund Borneo Orangutan Survival UK How can I help orangutans? 1. Don’t waste paper it comes from trees. Make sure you recycle all your paper. 2. Tell your friends and family about orangutans and how important it is to protect them. 3. Don’t eat candy that has palm oil in it: Hersey’s Kisses and Hugs Almond Joy Pay Day Caramel Bar Reese’s Peanut Butter Snacksters Reese’s Crispy Crunch Bar Twizzlers Strawberry Rolos Symphony Almonds & Toffee Chips Milk Chocolate Bar Oreos Butterfing
