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· 4d ago

African forest #elephants 🩶🐘🐘🩶 are critically endangered in #Gabon 🇬🇦 from #poaching #palmoil #deforestation and #climatechange. Tracking their movements can help better protect them #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🪔☠️🔥🧐🚫 #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2022/01/23/how-forest-elephants-move-depends-on-water-humans-and-also-their-personality/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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African Forest Elephants's Movements Depend on Their Personalities Palm Oil Detectives

African forest #elephants roam the dense rainforests of West and Central Africa where they subsist largely on a diet of fruit. They shape forests by

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· 4d ago

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One of #WestAfrica and the world’s most endangered #primates 🐵you’ve never heard of is the enchanting Western Red #Colobus of #SierraLeone 🇸🇱 #Liberia 🇱🇷 #PalmOil 🌴☠️ and #poaching are major threats. #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🚫 #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/15/western-red-colobus-piliocolobus-badius/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Western Red Colobus Piliocolobus badius Palm Oil Detectives

The Western Red Colobus Piliocolobus badius is one of West Africa’s most #endangered #primates, facing an escalating crisis of habitat loss and overhunting. Once abundant in mature forests across the region, they have been driven to the brink of #extinction by rampant deforestation for charcoal, palm oil and mining and the increasing demand for #bushmeat. Widespread clearing of forests for industrial #palmoil plantations, #mining, and #timber has fragmented their habitat, isolating populations a

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· 1w ago

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White-bellied #Pangolins 🤎😻🙏 are threatened by #palmoil #cococa #meat #deforestation and #poaching. These amazing animals can walk upright on their hind legs🐾 Help them when you shop be #vegan #Boycottpalmoil 🌴⛔️#Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/18/white-bellied-pangolin-phataginus-tricuspis/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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White-bellied Pangolin Phataginus tricuspis Palm Oil Detectives

The White-bellied Pangolin also commonly known as the Tree Pangolin are fascinating creatures akin to giant pest controllers, estimated to consume around 70 million insects per year. #Pangolins don't have teeth, rather they have scales lining their stomachs which aid them in the digestion of food that is swallowed whole. Baby pangolins often ride on their mother's backs and and are known as pango pups. They are able to use their tails to support their body weight and can walk upright on their hi

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· 1w ago

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#Chimpanzees 🦍🐵🤎 are directly threatened by #palmoil and #poaching 🏹 42% of their range is great #palmoil land 🤮 SAY NO to #deforestation in #Congo 🇨🇩 #Liberia 🇱🇷 #Uganda 🇺🇬 when u #Boycottpalmoil 🌴🩸🚜🔥☠️⛔️#Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/03/13/chimpanzee-pan-troglodytes/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Chimpanzee Pan troglodytes Palm Oil Detectives

Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) are one of humanity’s closest living relatives and the most widespread of all great apes, with a vast historical range stretching across 21 African countries. Despite this, they are now classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List due to catastrophic declines of more than 50% over a 75-year period, from 1975 to a projected 2050. These losses are driven by a lethal cocktail of threats: rampant poaching, habitat destruction for palm oil and logging, industrial mining

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· 2w ago

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For 🇮🇩 Indonesia’s #tigers 🐅 fewer than 400 hang on to survival in rainforests of #Sumatra. Endangered by #poaching and #deforestation for #palmoil and timber. Boycott the brands sending them #extinct 😡🧐#Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://wp.me/pcFhgU-fT?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Tiger Panthera tigris Palm Oil Detectives

Fewer than 400 tigers remain in Sumatra due to deforestation for palm oil. Help save this endangered species. #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife

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· 2w ago

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#Bonobos are one of our closest living relatives 🦍🩷 Intelligent, sensitive and complex they are endangered by #palmoil #meat #deforestation and #poaching. Help them survive, be #vegan 🥦🥕 #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌴🪔🩸🧐🙊⛔️ @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/08/13/bonobo-pan-paniscus/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Bonobo Pan paniscus Palm Oil Detectives

Bonobos share 98% of their DNA with humans and are one of our closest extant relatives. They are complex beings with intricate social relationships, they demonstrate profound intelligence and emotional sensitivity. It is therefore fitting that 14th of February, Valentine's Day is also the International Day to celebrate Bonobos - Bonobos provide a potent example to humans for how we can resolve conflicts through love and non-violent conflict resolution. They are endangered in DRC/Congo from infe

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· 2w ago

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Under constant guard are the last two Northern white #rhinos alive. Evidence of the insanity of #poaching and #trophy #hunting – soon to be lost forever. Mourn for them, fight for them forever! ☠️🦏 END TROPHY HUNTING! #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/03/15/the-rarest-rhino-the-two-last-northern-white-rhinos-of-kenya?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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The Rarest Rhino: The Two Last Northern White Rhinos of Kenya Palm Oil Detectives

The rarest rhino in the world can be found wallowing in the mud at the Ol Pejeta Nature Conservancy in Kenya. Constantly guarded by vigilant rifle-clad guards, these two animals have no idea that they are the last members of their kind. They are northern white rhinos – the very last northern white rhinos anywhere on Earth. They have been poached to the very edge of extinction, with virtually no hope for recovery. Could this be the saddest story ever told? Likely! Vehemently and strongly oppose a

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· 2w ago

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Today is #WorldGorillaDay #Gorillas have complex social structures and ways of being. #Deforestation for #palmoil #meat #mining along with #poaching are major threats to their survival. Fight for them and be #vegan #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/07/10/western-lowland-gorilla-gorilla-gorilla/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Western Lowland Gorilla Gorilla gorilla Palm Oil Detectives

Mighty, intelligent and gentle Western Lowland Gorillas are well-loved apes, they are #critically endangered by #deforestation and habitat loss for #palmoil, cocoa and mining along with disease and illegal poaching in #Congo #Nigeria #Cameroon Help them to survive every time you shop! Join the #Boycott4Wildlife

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· 2w ago

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The largest and heaviest #pangolin in the world is the Giant Pangolin of #Uganda 🇺🇬 #Congo 🇨🇩 #WestAfrica. Endangered by #palmoil and #cocoa #deforestation and #poaching Help them survive when u #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://wp.me/pcFhgU-7jM?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Giant Pangolin: Largest Scaled Mammal on Earth Palm Oil Detectives

Discover the Giant Pangolin, the largest scaled mammal on Earth reaching 1.8 metres, and learn how habitat loss threatens their survival

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· 4w ago

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Solitary and shy #reptile the Elongated #Tortoise 🐢 shuffles in the forest floor of #India #Malaysia #Vietnam. They’re critically #endangered by #palmoil and illegal #poaching Fight for them #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🔥💀🤮⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/25/elongated-tortoise-indotestudo-elongata/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Elongated Tortoise Indotestudo elongata Palm Oil Detectives

The elongated tortoise Indotestudo elongata is a Critically Endangered species native to South and Southeast Asia. They are renowned for their uniquely patterned and elongated shells and have vital roles as seed dispersers in tropical forests. However, their numbers have declined alarmingly due to palm oil deforestation, hunting, and the illegal wildlife trade. Fewer than 20,000 mature individuals are estimated to remain in fragmented populations across their range, with significant declines rep

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· 1mo ago

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There’s only a few dozen #Javan #Rhinos left then they’re gone forever- driven to #extinction by #palmoil and timber #deforestation, #poaching and human settlement. Fight back when you #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🪔💀🔥⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/24/javan-rhinoceros-rhinoceros-sondaicus/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Javan Rhinoceros Rhinoceros sondaicus Palm Oil Detectives

The Javan rhinoceros, also called the Sunda rhinoceros, is a critically endangered species and one of the world’s rarest large mammals. There are only a few dozen left alive in Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia. Javan rhinos once lived throughout northeast India and Southeast Asia. Vietnam’s last Javan rhino was poached in 2010. they now survive only in Ujung Kulon National Park on the island of Java, with fewer than 75 individuals remaining. Their decline has been driven by palm oil

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· 1mo ago

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Mighty apex #predator, the Sumatran #Tiger’s stripes 🐯🐅 are unique like fingerprints. Critically #endangered, a few 100 remain alive! Major threats: #palmoil #ecocide and #poaching. Fight for them! 🌴⛔️ #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://wp.me/pcFhgU-8QT?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Sumatran Tiger Panthera tigris sondaica Palm Oil Detectives

The Sumatran tiger Panthera tigris sondaica is a critically endangered big cat, with less than 600 of their species alive in the wild today. Once living in Java and Bali, they are now only found in Sumatra, Indonesia. The smallest tiger species, they possess darker coats and narrower stripes than their mainland counterparts. Each pattern is as unique and distinct as a fingerprint. Sumatran Tigers face serious and grave threats from palm oil habitat destruction, poaching, and human-wildlife confl

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· 1mo ago

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Eastern #Gorillas 🦍🦍 are large! Males weigh up to 200kg. They use vocalisations, facial expressions, and body language to communicate. #Critically #endangered by #mining #palmoil #deforestation and #poaching. 🌴🪔🔥🩸🤢⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/03/27/eastern-gorilla-gorilla-beringei/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Eastern Gorilla Gorilla beringei Palm Oil Detectives

Eastern Gorillas, the world's largest primates are Critically Endangered in DRC, Rwanda, and Uganda. Help them survive be vegan and boycott palm oil now

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· 1mo ago

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Lighter coloured than other #pachyderms, Sumatran #Elephants deserve to live in freedom. They’re 🐘💀 critically endangered in #Indonesia 🇮🇩 due to #palmoil #deforestation and #poaching. #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🪔🤮☠️⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/19/sumatran-elephant-elephas-maximus-sumatranus/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Sumatran Elephant Elephas maximus sumatranus Palm Oil Detectives

Sumatran Elephants are Critically Endangered, with populations declining by 80%. Threats include deforestation for palm oil and poaching Take action for them!

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· 1mo ago

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Iconic #birds of #Venezuela 🇻🇪 #Mexico 🇲🇽 #Honduras 🇭🇳 Keel-billed #Toucans are rainbow flocks of rainforest joy! 🦜🐦🪽 Help them survive be #vegan and call out #poaching and the illegal pet trade #Boycottpalmoil 🌴❌ #Boycott4Wildlife https://palmoildetectives.com/2026/04/05/keel-billed-toucan-fruit-tossing-acrobat-rainbow-bill/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social&utm_campaign=publer

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Keel-billed Toucan: Fruit-tossing Acrobat with a Rainbow Bill Palm Oil Detectives

Explore the Keel-billed Toucan, a rainbow-billed forest acrobat who playfully tosses fruit. Learn how palm oil deforestation threatens them

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· 1mo ago

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No #Margay has the same gorgeous pattern of spots 🐾✨💖🐆 They are Near Threatened in #SouthAmerica for #palmoil #soy #meat #deforestation and illegal #poaching. Fight for them and be #vegan 🥕🍆🤟 #Boycottpalmoil 🌴🩸🚫 #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/11/26/margay-leopardus-wiedii/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Margay Leopardus wiedii Palm Oil Detectives

Graceful, athletic and beautiful feline of the Amazon jungle, margays are small wild cats endemic to South and Central America. Every margay has a unique spotted pattern on their coat. They depend heavily on the rainforest canopy for hunting small mammals, reptiles and amphibians and are thought to mimic the call of the pied tamarin in order to hunt for them. Deforestation for #palmoil, soy and meat along with illegal poaching are devastating to them. Help them every time you shop and be #vegan,

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· 1mo ago

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There are only 34-47 #Sumatran #Rhinos left in the wild! 🦏 They face #extinction from massive #palmoil #deforestation and ruthless ivory #poaching. Fight and resist for them – be #vegan and #BoycottPalmOil 🔥🌴🚫#Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/20/sumatran-rhino-dicerorhinus-sumatrensis/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Sumatran Rhino Dicerorhinus sumatrensis Palm Oil Detectives

Sumatran rhinoceros are the hairiest of all rhinos, known as living fossils and related to the extinct woolly rhinoceros, only 80 are left! Boycott palm oil!

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· 1mo ago

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Fascinating #Sunda #Pangolins curl up like #pokemons 🏀🤯 to evade predators. They’re facing #extinction due to rampant #palmoil #deforestation and #poaching in South East Asia. Fight for them! #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🪔🩸💀⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/07/16/tbc-sunda-pangolin-manis-javanica/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Sunda Pangolin Facts Diet and Habitat

Discover Sunda pangolin facts: these scaly anteaters who roll into protective balls, sadly they are endangered from palm oil and poaching

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· 1mo ago

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The 🐒 Bangka #Slowloris is a rare fluffy #primate with a toxic bite 🤯 Rampant #ecocide of #palmoil #deforestation is a major threat along with #poaching in #Indonesia 🇮🇩 Fight for them and #Boycottpalmoil 🌴🔥🩸☠️🧐⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2022/12/11/bangka-slow-loris-nycticebus-bancanus/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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Bangka Slow Loris Nycticebus bancanus Palm Oil Detectives

Shy and elusive tiny #primates, Bangka Slow Lorises were last reported from the wild in 1937. If the Bangka Slow Loris is still alive then the burning of their habitat and conversion to agriculture (especially palm oil plantations) is their greatest threat. These diminuitive and sweet-faced primates are critically endangered due to #palmoil #deforestation and the illegal pet trade. Just 20% of their rainforest remains on Bangka island, #Indonesia. Help them every time you shop, be #vegan #Boycot

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· 1mo ago

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Supremely intelligent and sensitive African Forest #Elephants 🐘🩶 face several grave threats, incl. #PalmOil #Deforestation and #poaching in #Gabon 🇬🇦 #Congo 🇨🇩 #WestAfrica. Fight for them when you #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🔥🧐⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/09/11/african-forest-elephant-loxodonta-cyclotis/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

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African Forest Elephant Loxodonta cyclotis Palm Oil Detectives

Protect African Forest Elephants! These critically endangered ecosystem engineers are vital for rainforest health but face extinction from poaching, ecocide