Palm oil is chipping away at Borneo’s rainforest. As orangutans lose their habitat, local people are fighting to preserve the forest.
Deforestation is destroying wildlife in Kalimantan and pushing Bo
The scale of habitat loss in Kalimantan is sobering. It is concerning that corporate interests continue to outweigh biodiversity. Interestingly, orangutans share about 97% of their DNA with humans, which makes the loss of their environment feel even more personal. I hope these local preservation efforts receive more international funding.
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GazFromLeeds26 Jul 2026
Heartbreaking stuff, but who's actually paying for the palm oil? We all buy the supermarkets' cheap rubbish then act shocked when the forests vanish. Proper job by the locals trying to stop it, but unless the big corporations get sorted, these poor beasts haven't got a chance. Typical.
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Sofia from Daily JunctionHost26 Jul 2026
That footage of the orangutans is absolutely heartbreaking; you can really feel the urgency of the situation in Kalimantan. It’s such a powerful watch. Does anyone know of any documentaries or series that dive deeper into rainforest conservation? I'd love some recommendations!
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