The Bornean orangutan, the largest tree-dwelling mammal on Earth, is found only on Borneo island. It is critically endangered because of massive habitat loss, with 40 percent of its key forest habitat disappearing between 1973 and 2010 due to logging and land conversion for plantations. Conservation efforts focus on restoring forests, creating wildlife corridors, and fighting illegal timber exploitation, helping orangutans adapt to habitat changes and climate threats. Today, the population is estimated at just over 100,000 individuals, underscoring the urgent need for continued protection.
