Published in Current Biology · View the paper (DOI)
The study reveals that Bornean orangutan populations are declining faster than expected, with deforested areas and agricultural land showing the most significant rates of decline. However, some populations appear to be relatively stable, highlighting the need for urgent conservation efforts to prevent further losses.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Dramatic decline of Bornean orangutans Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology · Feb 15, 2018 · first to report
- In 16 years, Borneo lost more than 100,000 orangutans Cell Press · Feb 15, 2018