The orangutans of Indonesia are currently facing a number of threats, which could soon lead to their extinction. These threats include habitat loss, poaching, and the pet trade.
The biggest threat to the orangutans of Indonesia is habitat loss. Their natural habitat is being destroyed at an alarming rate, due to the expansion of palm oil plantations and other forms of development. This destruction is leaving the orangutans with nowhere to live, and they are becoming increasingly vulnerable to poaching …