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Eating and saving the rainforest? Depends what’s for dinner
It’s a tricky thing to grow enough #food for a ballooning population without destroying the natural world. And when I say a tricky thing, I mean it’s one of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced. Luckily for us, it is theoretically possible, and the easiest way to get there is by drastically cutting down on meat. We deforest an area the size of Panama every single year. Across the world, food is the number one cause of #deforestation, especially our taste for meat. If we all woke up #vegan in 2050, we would need less land than in 2000. We could reforest an area the size of the Amazon. 80% of deforestation is from #meat” Take action every time you shop and go plant-based #Boycott4Wildlife
Harlequin Poison Frog Oophaga histrionica
Chocó rainforests, the harlequin poison frog is as deadly as it is beautiful. Cloaked in hypnotic shades of orange, yellow, green and black, this tiny amphibian is a master of chemical warfare—their skin is infused with powerful alkaloid toxins that can paralyse or kill predators. But despite their formidable defences, they are completely helpless against human destruction.
Once thriving in the dense, misty forests of western Colombia, this critically endangered frog is now on the brink of extinction. Illegal mining, rampant deforestation for palm oil plantations, and the relentless wildlife trade have devastated their fragile rainforest home. The same vibrant colours that warn predators away have made them a prime target for smugglers supplying the exotic pet trade.
This extraordinary species is a vital part of its ecosystem, controlling insect populations and contributing to the rainforest’s delicate balance. But unless urgent action is taken, the harlequin poison frog could vanish forever.
Protect their rainforest home. Say no to palm oil, reject the illegal pet trade, and demand stronger protections for Colombia’s amphibians. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
Plastic menace: where there’s smoke there’s fire
Smoke is a clear sign of something brewing up. The decision taken afterward determines the outcomes. If ignored, the fire may destroy everything. But if we bother to check out, we may save the day. It has been more than a month now since we heard the rumors of Kenya being used as a hubContinue reading “Plastic menace: where there’s smoke there’s fire”
How forest loss has altered life on earth over 150 years
The Earth’s forests have been changing ever since the first tree took root. For 360 million years, trees have grown and been felled through a dynamic mix of hurricanes, #fires and natural regeneration. But with the dawn of the 17th century, humans began replacing large swathes of forest with farms and cities. The global pace of #deforestation has slowed in the 21st century, but #forests are still disappearing – albeit at different rates in different parts of the world. In the tropics, forest loss is accelerating in previously pristine wilderness. Help rainforests, wild animals and indigenous peoples to survive #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
How food choices slice into forests putting us close to diseases
As the global population has doubled to 7.8 billion in about 50 years, industrial agriculture has increased the output from fields and farms to feed humanity. One of the negative outcomes of this transformation has been the extreme simplification of ecological systems, with complex multi-functional landscapes converted to vast swaths of monocultures that lack the complexity of biodiversity found in tropical rainforests. Industrial agriculture is the biggest threat to rare wild animals and rare wild plants in the world. Fight back and resist extinction every time you shop – be #Vegan and #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
Opinion: Seven strategies that offer hope for rainforests
Discover real hope for our planet’s rainforests. Explore seven strategies, from new technologies to innovative financing, that are brightening their future.
Mentawi Flying Squirrel Iomys sipora
Endemic to Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands, these rare and beautiful gliding mammals are endangered due to deforestation. Boycott palm oil for their survival
Bougainville Moustached Kingfisher Actenoides bougainvillei
Protect the Bougainville Moustached Kingfisher from palm oil and timber ecocide. Fewer than 2.5K remain alive in Papua, boycott palm oil for their survival!
Straw-headed Bulbul Pycnonotus zeylanicus
The Straw-headed Bulbul is a striking bright yellow bird known for their vibrant song, often described as one of the most melodious in the bird world. Their powerful calls echo through Southeast Asia’s lowland forests, but these sounds are becoming increasingly rare. They are critically endangered due to illegal trapping for the cage-bird trade and habitat loss driven by deforestation, including the expansion of palm oil plantations.
Protecting the Straw-headed Bulbul is vital to preserving their unique contribution to the soundscapes of their natural habitats. Fight for their survival by boycotting products linked to deforestation. Use your wallet as a weapon. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
Bornean Banded Langur Presbytis chrysomelas
The Bornean banded langur, known for its striking black and white coat, is one of Southeast Asia’s most elusive and endangered primates. These langurs inhabit the fragmented lowland forests and peat swamps of Borneo, relying on dense foliage for their survival.
The population of Bornean banded langurs is rapidly declining due to habitat destruction for palm oil plantations, illegal logging, and hunting. As their habitat continues to shrink, these shy and rarely seen primates face an uncertain future. Use your wallet as a weapon—boycott palm oil and join the fight for their survival. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
Mainland Serow Facts: Diet, Size and Range
Discover the elusive Mainland serow: a solitary, goat-like mammal facing severe threats from palm oil deforestation across Asia.
Hairy-nosed Otter Lutra sumatrana
The Hairy-nosed Otter is one of the world’s rarest and least understood otter species, native to Southeast Asia. Distinguished by the unique fur covering its rhinarium (nose), this elusive mammal inhabits freshwater and coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and peat swamp forests. Now extinct in India and Myanmar, their numbers are dropping in other countries. They are severely under threat from habitat destruction for palm oil and illegal hunting. Hairy-nosed Otter have no known conservation projects in place to protect them. We urge you to boycott products linked to deforestation like palm oil and meat. Use your wallet as a weapon to fight for their survival each time you shop #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife!
Asia: Species Endangered by Palm Oil Deforestation
Discover the diverse wildlife of Asia and the devastating effects of palm oil deforestation. Learn how to protect these species and #BoycottPalmOil. #Boycott4Wildlife
Mount Nimba Reed Frog Hyperolius nimbae
Fragile Mount Nimba Reed Frogs 🐸💚 hang on to life in Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮 Africa. Seldom seen and often forgotten, they’re endangered due to palmoil meat agriculture. Serving as both predator and prey, Mount Nimba Reed Frogs are integral to the local ecology of Mount Nimba. Take action and advocate for indigenous-led conservation initiatives that prioritise the biodiversity protection. Fight for their survival when you shop and #BoycottMeat #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife