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Here are more to reflect about:
Fact number 11:
If this rate of decline continues orangutans in the wild will be extinct in approximately 10 years.
Fact number 12:
When creating plantations it is common to first burn the land. These fires often spread uncontrollably and orangutans are burned to death having no chance to escape.
Fact number 13:
Poachers sell infant orangutans as exotic pets.
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| I may look cute but that doesn't give you the right to treat me like this! |
Fact number 14:
These baby orangutans are often placed outdoors in small wooden cages or chained to poles where they are exposed to the elements such as wind, rain and sun.
Fact number 15:
Poachers eat and sell the flesh of adult orangutans.
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| Where are the orangutans supposed to go if this continues?? |
Pictures sourced from:
http://carboncycle.aos.wisc.edu/uploads/images/nasa/157716main_forest_burning_lg_NASA.jpg
http://sallykneidel.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/1-baby-orang-standing-Chris-Shepherd-682x1024.jpg