Bornean orangutan reclassified critically endangered

BOS Foundation: 14 July 2016

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has declared the Bornean orangutan as critically endangered meaning that it faces an “extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.”

Hunting along with habitat destruction, degradation and fragmentation are cited as the main causes behind population loss. 

The BOS Foundation urges for more dedication and commitment to help save orangutans. We still live in HOPE – Help Orangutans, Protect Earth.

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Orangutans are endangered and at risk of extinction. Habitat destruction results in hundreds of orphaned orangutans, who rely on our care every year. You can help by adopting one. Their dedicated ‘nannies’ teach them everything they need to know for when it’s time to release them back to the wild. You can follow their progress on Orangutan Jungle School available to stream on YouTube

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