| Orangutan, Sunbear and Rhinoceros bird |
back
|
|
 |
|
|
|
Orangutans, also called man of the forest, are highly endangered great apes.
Orangutans are not only our closest relatives in the animal kingdom; they are also indispensable for the biological diversity of the rainforest due to their role of seed distributors. They are the so called umbrella species. The protection of these fascinating great apes serves at the same time to preserve the rainforest's eco system. Nowadays, orangutans live only on Sumatra and Borneo. Massive rainforest destruction and unscrupulous pet trade could mean the end of their species. Malaysian bears are also in danger of losing their natural habitat. The nature reserve Samboja Lestari represents the last refuge for several animals - a last chance for their survival. Malaysian bears are already living in the reserve, in a specially set aside area. In a few years time also orangutans will be able to live there in freedom. Rare species such as the Rhinoceros bird, the dwarf deer and the king cobra can already be observed in Samboja Lestari nowadays. |
||
|
||
BOS Foundation