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We share 97% of their DNA…

  • Posted by: nigelmalone
  • on September 14, 2009 at 10:43 am

In just five years there will be no Orang-utans living in the rainforests of Borneo, because there will be no rainforests. Today the continued expansion of oil-palm plantations is the greatest threat to the Orang-utan. If action is not taken immediately we will have to explain to future generations that we knowingly sentenced the species to extinction. Find out how you can help save them at BOS Australia www.orangutans.com.au

  • Filed under: Blog : The Community Board
  • Categories: Environment
  • Tags: animals , diversity , orang-utans , threatened species , wildlife
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