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Bornean elephant, world’s smallest, endangered; only about 1,000 left

June 30, 20246 min

Last week TheSnout.in reported the encouraging story of how the Iberian lynx has made a comeback from the brink of extinction. Now, halfway around the world in Southeast Asia, the Bornean elephant, the world’s smallest, has been assessed as “endangered”, with barely 1,000 individuals remaining in the wild as human activities in its habitat rise rapidly, according to the latest update to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. This...

by A Correspondent

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Only a decade to save orangutans, warns conservationist Leif Cocks

June 24, 20248 min

Orangutans, often referred to as ‘the noble ape’, embody a wisdom and grace that captivates the human imagination. But what exactly does this moniker entail, and what lessons can we glean from our wise cousins? Leif Cocks, founder of The Orangutan Project and conservationist with over three decades of experience working with the great apes, is set to embark on a transformative tour across the USA. During the tour, he will delve into the depths...

by Staff Reporter

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Would you help build a ‘baby house’ for orphaned orangutan infants in Indonesia?

May 18, 20245 min

The Orangutan Project, a conservation organization established in 1998 to protect the critically endangered primate species, has issued an urgent appeal to help build a “baby house” for an influx of orphaned orangutans in need of immediate care. Over the past six months, The Orangutan Project has experienced a surge in the number of orphaned orangutans rescued from deforested habitats, illegal wildlife trade, and other threats, the organization said in a press statement. These vulnerable...

by Staff Reporter

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Florida park welcomes newborn Bornean orangutan baby

April 16, 20245 min

An endangered Bornean orangutan has been born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida, USA, marking a milestone in orangutan conservation efforts among accredited zoological facilities that are part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan. Delivered successfully by Caesarean section on Saturday to the park’s resident Bornean orangutan, Luna, the newborn weighed in at 3 lb 4 oz (about 567 gm). The delivery was led by a team of medical and...