Orangutan Land Trust
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Enabling sustainable solutions for the long-term survival of the orangutan in the wild. Find us at www.orangutanlandtrust.com!
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As recently exposed in the NYT, the US recreational vehicle industry is destroying Indonesian rainforests, sourcing wood from companies clearing orangutan habitat and stealing land from Indigenous communities.

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Mighty Earth Webinar - RV Industry: Stop Deforestation Now!
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 8:00 PM ET

Featured speakers: 

Amanda Hurowitz (Washington DC), Senior Director, Forest Commodities, Mighty Earth. Her work focuses on protecting forests and communities throughout Asia and Africa. Her research and public policy work exposed the RV supply-chain link to deforestation in Indonesia.  

Andi Muttaqien (Indonesia), Executive Director, Satya Bumi. Satya Bumi works to protect Indonesia's remaining forests and ecosystems. They advocate for people who depend on the land to promote and advance the values of human rights and peace.  

Paul Steury (Indiana): Elkhart County Resiliency Coordinator, Earth Charter and High School Environmental Teacher. A former RV worker, he is a leading educator and community organizer in Indiana.
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Experts warn against allowing tourists to have hands-on contact with great apes for a number of reasons, including protecting them from disease and over-habituation. Please #TravelResponsibly and #PutOrangutansFirst!

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Deforestation lining UK financiers’ pockets, report warns | News

Analysis of hundreds of thousands of deals with major deforestation-linked companies netted lenders, investors and insurers $26bn from financing deforestation-related activity.

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Deforestation lining UK financiers’ pockets, report warns
Analysis of hundreds of thousands of deals with major deforestation-linked companies netted lenders, investors and insurers $26bn from financing deforestation-related activity
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Half of the Most Endangered Animals Are in Indonesia, Here's What UGM Researcher Suggests

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Mumbai: Baby orangutan rescued in Dombivli to be repatriated to Indonesia www.msn.com/en-in/news/I...
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ETHOLOGY: Sibling adoption in wild orangutans 🦧👭
Scott et al. report the first detailed case of sibling adoption in wild Bornean orangutansi. After maternal loss, an older sister adopted her younger sibling—accelerating independence while ensuring survival. It's #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1111/eth....
A Case of Sibling Adoption in Wild Orangutans: Accelerated Development of Independence Following Maternal Loss
Vanna/Ronnie lost her mother Veli when she was between 4.2 and 5 years old (pictured together on the left). Subsequently, Vanna/Ronnie was seen traveling with and sleeping in the same nest as her old...
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