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Articles related to "Orangutan"
Indonesia’s Endangered Orangutan Orangutans threatened by palm oil plantations, habitat loss from logging and mining. Females killed and eaten and babies taken for pet trade. Reforestation may save them. endangered orangutan • great ape species • illegal pet trade • deforestation • palm oil plantations
The Great Apes - Part 2 - Orangutans Check out the "people of the Forest", the Orangutans. primates • apes • orangutans
An Interview with Linda Spalding, Part Two Part two of an interview with writer and editor Linda Spalding, editor of the literary journal <i>Brick</i> and the partner of Michael Ondaatje, about her 1998 book <i>The Follow</i>. linda spalding • michael ondaatje • birute galdikas • orangutan
Orang-utans Face a Bleak Future as Indonesian Fires Destroy Habitat orang-utan, orangutan, Indonesia, forest fires, Borneo, rainforest, endangered species, Malaysia orang-utan • orangutan • indonesia • forest fires • borneo
The Orangutans of Borneo Volunteering to help the Orangutan Foundation International follow and annotate the interaction between wild orangutans was quite an adventure. Especially when my guide was part of the feared Dyak tribe. orangutan • travel • volunteer • borneo • research
An Interview with Linda Spalding An interview with writer and editor Linda Spalding, editor of the literary journal <i>Brick</i> and the partner of Michael Ondaatje, about her 1998 book <i>The Follow</i>. linda spalding • birute galdikas • orangutans • follow • key porter
Book Review - "The Great Ape Project" Book review of "The Great Ape Project", a look into giving rights and protection to the Great Apes of our world. apes • gorillas • chimpanzees • orangutans • great apes
Controversy Abounds - Where Do You Stand? Thoughts on where to draw the line in the entertainment industry, especially using primates. primates in entertainment • chimpanzees • orangutans
Palm Oil's Impact on Ecosystems Endangered species are being pushed out as plantations take the place of rainforests. But studies show that palm oil is neither healthy nor environmentally sound. palm oil • transfats • biofuels • tropical rainforest • peat bogs
Best Guest House in Bukit Lawang If you're heading to Indonesia to see "jungle people" (a.k.a., orangutans), then stay a while at the number one place for comfort and friendliness on the Bohorok River. sumatra and orangutans • bukit lawang guest houses • bukit lawang guesthouses • indonesia tourism • see and do in sumatra
Great Ape Survival Project (GRASP) Combining wildlife conservation with human survival in developing countries. Bushmeat trade and deforestation targeted as critical to great ape protection. great ape survival project • sustainable use • bushmeat trade • logging and deforestation • mountain gorilla
Masked bandit on the wing, Part 1 To introduce my own tale of raising a wild pet, here are three classic novels by prominent conservationists who did it. And the conventional wisdom why no one should. birds • wildlife • juveniles • fledgling • nature
Experience Malaysia in Malacca Malacca has all the charms of Kuala Lumpur but at a much slower, more relaxed pace. So, if a restful Asian vacation is what you dream of, Malacca would be a great option. visit malacca • malaysia travel • kuala lumpur shopping • asian architecture • malaysian cuisine
Primate Books - Part 1 A list of primate books I have in my personal library with a brief description of each title. primate • monkey • ape • booklist • books
The Top 25 Most Endangered Primates Endangered primate conservation specialists use the list to raise awareness and to monitor progress in each species' recovery. Five species are only recently discovered. endangered primate conservation • lemurs • african colobus monkeys • asian langurs and gibbons • latin american spider monkeys
Chimps are not Chumps A brief overview of the ability of chimpanzees to use natural medicine. chimpanzees • medicine • great apes
Webcams for kids Webcams for kids, see images of animals, cars, and the earth and moon. webcams • kids • animals • earth
Breathtaking Sumatra Compromised A brand new study shows, for the first time, a correlation between deforestation rates and the decline of the Riau Province of Sumatra's endangered species. sumatra • carbon gas • riau wwf • wwf study • deforestation
Pygmy Kangaroos Are Going Home A wildlife rehabilitation facility in Java will release 17 young pandemelons, whose parents were rescued from illegal trade, into rainforest on Papua Island. wildlife trade • dusky pandemelons • miniature kangaroos • papua island • wildlife rehabilitation
Primate Facilities A simple look at housing facilities for primates. primates • monkeys • apes • housing
Sites recommended by You! Some sites recommended by you, the members of Suite101.com. Games and fun abound! games • kids • websites
The Prize Winners The fall prize season has unearthed some surprises. Hungary gains a Nobel Laureate for the very first time, and Yann Martel from Canada wins the Booker Prize. nobel prize • booker prize • yann martel • imre kertesz
Book Review: Life of Pi The novel takes its main character, Pi Patel, on two separate journeys. The first is spiritual, while the second is geographic. life of pi • yann martel • man booker prize • book review • life of pi review
China's White-Handed Gibbon Gone? White-handed gibbons are threatened throughout their range in Southeast Asia but few people even know the species exists. Other gibbons may be facing extinction as well. chinese white-handed gibbon • in danger of extinction • endangered lesser apes • habitat loss and fragmentation • great apes
Earth Day Activity Earth tips to make your school community greener. earth day • envirionmental club • earth tips • earth day activity • earth day ideas
Henry Vilas Zoo The Madison zoo may be the best deal in the state. Henry Vilas Zoo is open every day and free to the public. henry vilas zoo • free madison attraction • zoo animals • zoo insider tips • children's zoo
Jane Goodall's Roots in Gombe This article explores the extraordinary beginnings of one of the most beloved and visible animal researchers and conservationists of our day. jane goodall • chimps • chimpanzees • lake tanganyika • africa
Monkeys (and Apes) in the Movies Monkeys (and Apes) in the Movies movies • animal actors • retirement
Rainforest World Music Festivals The Rainforest Music Festival! rainforest • festival • music • culture • artists
Singapore: A Fascinating City Many travelers stop in transit at Singapore's Changi airport but few decide to stop and visit this often overlooked yet fascinating island nation. orchard road singapore • chinatown singapore • little india singapore • things to do in singapore • going out in singapore
The Evolution of Human Speech Language is one of the most successful adaptations of the human lineage, and scientists are striving to discover where it all started. evolution of human speech • evolution of human language • language gene • animal language • differences between apes and humans
Watching Web Wildlife Web cams abound on all kinds of subjects and wildlife gets its due. web cams • webcams • wildlife • images
Writers' Rituals - Ann Littlewood Writing a novel requires more than an idea and the right words. Mystery writer Ann Littlewood shares the secrets of her approach to writing, from idea to execution. writers' rituals • writing habits • top crime writers • mystery writers • writing a novel
Florida's Hairy Ape The Skunk Ape may be America's southernmost Sasquatch - or it could be another creature entirely. Like the Sasquatch, the Skunk Ape seems to crave its privacy, and what better place to hide out than in the Florida Everglades? skunk ape • sasquatch • loren coleman • dave shealy • florida
Rob Schneider Walks on the Wild Side in "The Animal" A review of the newRob Schneider comedy, "The Animal." The film, which co-stars Colleen Haskell of "Survivor" fame, opens nationwide June 1. animal • comedy • "snl • " film • movie
Beneath the Planet of the Apes A review of the 1970 sequel to the Sci-Fi Classic film Planet of the Apes, Beneath the Planet of the Apes. movie film • beneath the planet of the apes • planet of the apes • movie review • science fiction movie
Durian Fruit: The King of Fruit Durian Fruit can best be described as having a succulent, creamy filling but smelling like stinky socks - don't let that dissuade you from trying it. durian fruit • durian • stinky fruit • king of fruit • thailand
Life on the Edge in John O'Groats Scotland is famous for its Lochs, Mountains and Bagpipes- though John O' Groats boasts none of these it offers an alien beauty which far surpasses its tacky reputation. john o'groats • john o'groats wildlife cruise • days out in scotland • highland tourist destinations • scottish wildlife
Review: Planet of the Apes (1968) A review of Charlton Heston's 1968 Sci-Fi Classic film, Planet of the Apes. 4.5/5 movie film • planet of the apes • movie review • science fiction movie • epic movie
Indonesian Wildlife Threatened Again Indonesians are eating their wildlife into extinction. indonesia • wildlife • endangered species • jakarta • yogyakarta
KILLING THE FOREST UK markets are being flooded with rainforest paper products and UK companies, both paper distributors and financial institutions are colluding in this environmental devastation. app • paper • pulp • indigenous people • human rights
Thinking Things: Toony the Loon's Lagoon
Review of Thinking Things: Toony the Loon by Edmark computers • children • kids • software • learning
X-Men X-Men is a very violent animated cartoon about a group of mutants fighting to save the world. However, not every mutant is good. Half of the people the X-Men fight are evil mutants. men • mutants • children • television • children's television.
Zoo Fun Visit zoos on the web, games and activities to learn more about animals of the world. kids • zoo animals • websites • games
Aping a Classic...badly: PLANET OF THE APES
If it ain't broke, don't fix it; or How Tim Burton Messed Up a Good Movie planet of the apes • tim burton • review
Cracked's Racist Disney Characters Cracked published its list of the nine most racist Disney characters. But did they do their homework? Part #1 of a 2-part series. racist disney characters • disney • aladdin • the little mermaid • dumbo
Myth and spirit of trees Trees are prominent in mythology around the world. What did our forbearers see in the spirit of the wood? creation myth • primate • mythological symbols • garden of eden • tree of life
The Great Apes - Part 1 - Bonobos The Great Apes, unveiled and detailed for your reading pleasure. great apes • bonobos
Using Adjectives and Adverbs What are the differences between adjectives and adverbs. What are the similarities? Find out this and much more. adjectives • adverbs • modifiers • grammar • description words |
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