Marooned in shrinking forests, Bornean orangutans hang on as disaster looms (PART I)

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By Morgan Erickson-DavisOct 7, 2014, 2:51 pm96 ptsTrending
The great apes are among some of the most endangered species on Earth, the targets of poachers and the victims of deforestation. However, from time-to-time there comes news of hope. A study published recently describes the dire situation faced by Bornean orangutans, as well as an ambitious project to help save…

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