Orangutan

Critically Endangered

Estimated remaining: ~50,000 (all species combined)

Habitat

Tropical rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. Orangutans build nests in trees and rarely descend to the ground.

Threats

• Deforestation for palm oil plantations
• Illegal pet trade and poaching
• Forest fires and habitat fragmentation

Conservation efforts

Rehabilitation centers, anti-poaching patrols, forest restoration, and ecotourism programs. Protected under CITES and national laws in Indonesia and Malaysia.