There are just 14,000 Sumatran orangutans remaining in the wild. Protecting and restoring their rainforest homes gives them the best chance at a thriving future. And it helps us too as these richly biodiverse landscapes act as a vast carbon sink that combats climate change.
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Orangutans were once abundant across Sumatra, Indonesia. They are now only found in North Sumatra. There are just 14,000 Sumatran and only 800 Tapanuli orangutans remaining in the wild. They live in the rainforests which are becoming smaller and more fragmented due to human activity. This makes it harder for orangutans to roam, feed and breed. As a result, the future of these beautiful creatures and their rainforests is uncertain. Without intervention, they will be lost for future generations.
We work with front-line partners to protect and restore orangutan habitat. We use science to pinpoint the areas that will have the greatest impact on orangutan numbers. Our partners engage with local communities to co-create sustainable conservation solutions. Together, we can protect standing forest. We can reverse forest loss by rewilding degraded areas. We can connect areas that have become fragmented using methods like canopy bridges. We can create a thriving future for orangutans.
