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International Orangutan Day 2022
A day for us all to celebrate orangutans and to encourage everyone to take action in preserving this amazing species.
19/08/2023
Raising awareness and taking action
Held every year on 19th August, the aim of International Orangutan Day is to encourage people to take action to preserve this critically endangered species.
Orangutans can now only be found in small, fragmented populations throughout the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.
The main threats faced by orangutans are:
- Habitat Loss and Fragmentation
- Hunting
- Illegal Pet Trade
- Climate Change
Share this video with friends and family to raise awareness of our work at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
International Orangutan Day
Other things you can do:
- Make a donation
- Adopt an orangutan
- Buy a Gift for an orangutan
- Follow us on social media and share our posts
- Tell everyone you know how incredible orangutans are!
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