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3 days ago

Should we leave them to die?' The battle over how to save orangutans from the curse of palm oil

The banana skins were an ominous sign. As was the branch that had been broken off to get to the fruit. Had Edi Ramli walked into the forest, he might have seen scattered balls of bark that had been ripped off trees, chewed like gum, then spat out. It takes a powerful jaw to do that. Closer to Edi's home, there was an intricate construction of bent and broken branches high in a tree. The nest. It was October, the fruiting season. The pile of half-eaten bananas was less than a minute's walk from where Edi and his family slept. He felt nervous.
Agriculture
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A true pinch-me moment': memories of David Attenborough as he turns 100

David Attenborough’s field presence and filming professionalism created unforgettable, personal encounters that inspired lasting interest in wildlife.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Birute Galdikas, authority on orangutans, has died. She was one of 'Leakey's Angels.'

Biruté Galdikas dedicated her life to studying orangutans in Borneo, overcoming immense challenges to conduct groundbreaking research.
Roam Research
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Experience: I climbed the tallest tropical tree in the world

Conservation efforts in Borneo involve climbing trees to conduct research and monitor wildlife, highlighting the importance of forest preservation.
Travel
fromrestlessfeet.com
5 months ago

Beyond Bordain Food Culture in Kuching, Sarawak

Childhood ties to Malaysia and a father's Borneo stories culminate in nostalgic return to Kuching, marked by warm humidity, friendliness, and memorable Sarawak Laksa.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
8 months ago

3,000-year-old funnel axe found on Borneo

A rare 3,000-year-old Bronze Age funnel-shaped axe, possibly made from meteorite iron, was found in remote Paau Village, Borneo—the first such find in Kalimantan.
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