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Extraordinary photographs in color by award-winning photographer Cede Prudente reveal little-seen aspects of orangutan life in the rainforest and showcase the breathtaking landscapes of Borneo and Sumatra. Orangutans also includes a map of orangutan distribution and information on where to see orangutans in the wild."--BOOK JACKET.
My Favorite Animal: Orangutans by Victoria Marcos Pdf
Learn all about orangutans in this fun and informational text. Like all books in the My Favorite Animal Series, Orangutans offers engaging facts and checks the reader's knowledge and comprehension throughout the book.
Wild Man from Borneo by Robert Cribb,Helen Gilbert,Helen Tiffin Pdf
Wild Man from Borneo offers the first comprehensive history of the human-orangutan encounter. Arguably the most humanlike of all the great apes, particularly in intelligence and behavior, the orangutan has been cherished, used, and abused ever since it was first brought to the attention of Europeans in the seventeenth century. The red ape has engaged the interest of scientists, philosophers, artists, and the public at large in a bewildering array of guises that have by no means been exclusively zoological or ecological. One reason for such a long-term engagement with a being found only on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra is that, like its fellow great apes, the orangutan stands on that most uncomfortable dividing line between human and animal, existing, for us, on what has been called “the dangerous edge of the garden of nature.” Beginning with the scientific discovery of the red ape more than three hundred years ago, this work goes on to examine the ways in which its human attributes have been both recognized and denied in science, philosophy, travel literature, popular science, literature, theatre, museums, and film. The authors offer a provocative analysis of the origin of the name “orangutan,” trace how the ape has been recruited to arguments on topics as diverse as slavery and rape, and outline the history of attempts to save the animal from extinction. Today, while human populations increase exponentially, that of the orangutan is in dangerous decline. The remaining “wild men of Borneo” are under increasing threat from mining interests, logging, human population expansion, and the widespread destruction of forests. The authors hope that this history will, by adding to our knowledge of this fascinating being, assist in some small way in their preservation.
The Last Stand of the Orangutan by United Nations Environment Programme Pdf
This publication has been carried out on behalf of the Great Ape Survival Partnership (GRASP), established by UNEP and UNESCO in collaboration with a wide range of non-governmental organisations in response to growing concern over the plight of the orangutan, the chimpanzee, the bonobo and the gorilla. The report used the latest satellite imagery and data from the Government of Indonesia to assess changes in the forests of one part of south-east Asia. The results indicate that illegal logging, fires and the plantation of crops such as palm oil are intruding extensively into Indonesia's national parks, the last safehold of the orangutan. The orangutans share this habitat with a wild range of other threatened and ecologically important species including the Sumatran tiger, Sumatran rhinoceros and Asian elephant.
Orangutans have a very special relationship with their moms, so when Kawan the orangutan finds himself alone in the rainforest, he needs help. Lucky for him, his friends from the rainforest, Sally Snake, Ricky Rhino and Sandy Sun Bear help point him in the right direction. Will Kawan be reunited with his mother, or will he be lost in the rainforest forever?With your book purchase, you also get exclusive access to a Kid Conservationist Yoga Video that tells the story with movement and fun Yoga poses for the whole family to enjoy!
Orangutans by Serge A. Wich,uci Suci Utami Atmoko,Tatang Mitra Setia,Carel P. van Schaik Pdf
This book describes one of our closest relatives, the orangutan, and the only extant great ape in Asia. It is increasingly clear that orangutan populations show extensive variation in behavioural ecology, morphology, life history, and genes. Indeed, on the strength of the latest genetic and morphological evidence, it has been proposed that orangutans actually constitute two species which diverged more than a million years ago - one on the island of Sumatra the other on Borneo, with the latter comprising three subspecies. This book has two main aims. The first is to carefully compare data from every orangutan research site, examining the differences and similarities between orangutan species, subspecies and populations. The second is to develop a theoretical framework in which these differences and similarities can be explained. To achieve these goals the editors have assembled the world's leading orangutan experts to rigorously synthesize and compare the data, quantify the similarities or differences, and seek to explain them. Orangutans is the first synthesis of orangutan biology to adopt this novel, comparative approach. It analyses and compares the latest data, developing a theoretical framework to explain morphological, life history, and behavioural variation. Intriguingly, not all behavioural differences can be attributed to ecological variation between and within the two islands; relative rates of social learning also appear to have been influential. The book also emphasizes the crucial impact of human settlement on orangutans and looks ahead to the future prospects for the survival of critically endangered natural populations.
This lively, yet heart-warming story features two pages of statistics about orangutans. The dramatic photographs combined with an entertaining and informative text appeals to children, as they find out how orangutans live, what they eat, how they spend their day and why they are endangered.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces orangutans to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
Learn all about the fascinating, long-haired endangered great apes that call the rainforest trees their home. Discover their preferred habitat, favorite foods, common traits, exciting facts about their babies, and why they have been named "person of the forest" in this fun and educational sturdy board book perfect for your curious little reader. A must for animal lovers! Smithsonian Kids books feature engaging educational content for little learners that reflect the integrity of the Smithsonian. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the Smithsonian's educational mission. Collect the entire Smithsonian Kids series! Packed with fun orangutan facts and new vocabulary words for little ones to discover and learn Encourages and offers ways kiddos can help protect the endangered species Fun, vibrant illustrations perfect for keeping toddlers and preschoolers entertained Perfect gift for the little animal fan in your life! Officially licensed Smithsonian Kids product
Endangered Orangutans by Jane Katirgis,Lisa Harkrader Pdf
Orangutan means person of the forest in the Malay language. Extremely intelligent creatures, orangutans are closely related to humans, so why are they endangered? What has happened to their forest habitats? Whos working to save orangutans? Read the latest facts about orangutans and learn how to help.
Orangutans in Borneo by Tamara Thiessen,Ashley Leiman,Jan Schmidt-Burbach Pdf
Horizon Guides’ Orangutans in Borneo is your one-stop guide to responsible orangutan tourism.
This guide provides the inspiration and practical information you need to begin planning a trip to see orangutans in Borneo.
We compare how to see orangutans in the wild with those in rehabilitation centres, look at the different locations in Borneo where you can see orangutans and explore conservation efforts to save the orangutan’s habitat.
In this guide:
In-depth travel planning guide to orangutan trips in Borneo
First-hand travel experiences from conservationists, charities and animal welfare experts
Route maps highlighting potential itineraries
Guidance on when to visit and what to experience
Our Orangutans in Borneo guide is designed to help travellers learn more about how to see orangutans and their behaviour. Get inspired by our first-hand experiences and get planning with our in-depth guides.
Reflections of Eden by Biruté Marija Filomena Galdikas Pdf
Since 1971 Birute Galdikas has lived and worked in the forests of Borneo, documenting the lives of the orangutans. This text describes her groundbreaking scientific and conservation work that has been recorded in more than a dozen television documentaries
The Mentalities of Gorillas and Orangutans by Sue Taylor Parker,Robert W. Mitchell,H. Lyn Miles Pdf
Research on the mental abilities of chimpanzees and bonobos has been widely celebrated and used in reconstructions of human evolution. In contrast, less attention has been paid to the abilities of gorillas and orangutans. This 1999 volume aims to help complete the picture of hominoid cognition by bringing together the work on gorillas and orangutans and setting it in comparative perspective. The introductory chapters set the evolutionary context for comparing cognition in gorillas and orangutans to that of chimpanzees, bonobos and humans. The remaining chapters focus primarily on the kinds and levels of intelligence displayed by orangutans and gorillas compared to other great apes, including performances in the classic domains of tool use and tool making, imitation, self-awareness, social communication and symbol use. All those wanting more information on the mental abilities of these sometimes neglected, but important primates will find this book a treasure trove.
