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Borneo's Orangutans ~ Where do they go when their homes are destroyed? : Organisations such as Sepilok Orangutan Appeal UK are fighting desperately against time to save these precious apes from going the way of the Dodo. There are currently too many of these individuals being homed at Sepilok Orangutan Centre and more are expected to be sent there as Borneo's rainforest continue to be ravaged and land conversion into plantations are pushing them out of their homes. With so many residents at Sepilok , the centre will soon be running out of space for them. Plans are ongoing to re-home a number at Tabin Wildlife Reserve. But relocation is expensive and your help is sorely needed. Think you can help? Take a look at www.orangutan-appeal.org.uk/ |
Malaysia's Rhinos ~ poachers are moving in : There was a time when Sumatran Rhinos roamed freely in Malaysia's jungles and Borneo's interlands. Today, poaching and land clearing has reduced them to a mere 100 or so individuals. And maybe even fewer. These shy animals are smart and illusive, making it hard for researchers to track them so the actual numbers are still unconfirmed. The Sumatran Rhino has another problem. When it comes to mating, it is incredibly picky. Also, due to the largely fragmented forests, meeting with another individual is almost like getting a royal flush! There are ways in which you can help. Have a look at several websites dedicated to saving our rhinos from extinction, namely: |
The Malayan Tiger ~ help end the tiger trade The Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti). In the 1920’s when Malaya was almost entirely covered in jungle, the tiger was man’s no.1 enemy. Villagers were afraid to leave their homes at night for fear that they may be ambushed along the way by a hungry tiger. Today, wildlife trafficking, intense development and clearing of jungles for plantations are pushing these formidable beasts into extinction. If we don't start protecting their habitats and implementing more stringent set of laws against wildlife trafficking, the tigers will - in less than a century be just an iconic mythological creature. Find out more on what you can do locally for our tigers at:
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