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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 6d ago
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#News: Indonesia’s land-hungry growth model is FAILING! 🌊🚫 Deadly #floods in #Sumatra killed thousands of people and #animals. Decades of #palmoil and #mining deforestation is the root cause. End the #Ecocide! #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.ukhttps://360info.org/the-limits-of-a-land-hungry-economy/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
The limits of a land-hungry economy - 360
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The limits of a land-hungry economy - 360

Floods in Sumatra reveal how Indonesia’s land‑hungry growth model is straining forests, farmland, and ecosystems, threatening long‑term economic stability.   The deadly floods and landslides that swept across Sumatra in late 2025 have become a stark reminder of how fragile Indonesia’s ecological foundations have become. Triggered by Cyclone Senyar, the disaster killed hundreds, displaced more […]

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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 1w ago
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The gigantic Titan Arum #plant better known as the ‘Corpse Flower’ stinks like rotting flesh. They live deep in #Sumatra’s #rainforest. Endangered by #palmoil #deforestation, learn how to protect them! #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌴👎🛢️⛔ @palmoildetect.bsky.social https://wp.me/pcFhgU-9bK?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Titan Arum: How the Corpse Flower Attracts Pollinators Palm Oil Detectives
Palm Oil Detectives

Titan Arum: How the Corpse Flower Attracts Pollinators Palm Oil Detectives

Discover how the endangered Titan Arum, Sumatra's giant corpse flower, uses thermogenesis and a putrid smell to attract rainforest pollinators

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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 2w ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
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
Tiger Panthera tigris Palm Oil Detectives
Palm Oil Detectives

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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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 3w ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
Sipora Flying #Squirrels are amazing gliding #mammals 🪽🦦🤎 who zip through trees on Sipora Island, #Sumatra #Indonesia 🇮🇩 They’re endangered by #deforestation from #palmoil #agriculture. Fight for them! #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/05/sipora-flying-squirrel-hylopetes-sipora/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Sipora Flying Squirrel Hylopetes sipora Palm Oil Detectives
Palm Oil Detectives

Sipora Flying Squirrel Hylopetes sipora Palm Oil Detectives

On the small, forested island of #Sipora, #Indonesia the Sipora flying #squirrel Hylopetes sipora drifts silently between ancient trees. This rare squirrel is found nowhere else on earth. At night, the Sipora flying squirrel emerges from the hollows of towering trees, their large eyes scanning the dim canopy. With a sudden leap, they unfold their patagium—a membrane stretching from wrist to ankle—and glide effortlessly through the air, landing on a distant branch with barely a sound. The forests

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DiEM25 @diem_25@bird.makeup
· 2w ago
While we discuss militarisation budgets in Europe, a “super” El Niño + decades of #deforestation are turning Indonesia’s peatlands into underground infernos. 19.7m tonnes of fire emissions in ONE WEEK – over a third of the global total #borneo #sumatra 🧵
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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 1mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
The vivid Sumatran Mesia is an exquisite #songbird 🦜🪶🪹 of #Sumatra #Indonesia 🇮🇩 facing massive decline and now #endangered due to the illegal #pet trade and #palmoil. Support their survival and #BoycottPalmOil 🌴⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/20/sumatran-mesia-leiothrix-laurinae/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Sumatran Mesia Leiothrix laurinae Palm Oil Detectives
Palm Oil Detectives

Sumatran Mesia Leiothrix laurinae Palm Oil Detectives

The Sumatran Mesia, also known as Leiothrix laurinae, is an exquisite song #bird endemic to the misty montane forests of #Sumatra, #Indonesia. With their striking plumage of yellow, red, and black and their enchanting, melodious calls, they are an integral part of Sumatra’s rich avian #biodiversity. This species, however, is rapidly declining due to extensive habitat destruction for #palmoil and the devastating illegal songbird #pettrade, which sees thousands of individuals snatched from the wil

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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 1mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
With shimmering lilac, green and blue plumage, the Sumatran Ground Cuckoo 🦜 is an enigmatic songstress of #Sumatra #Indonesia. Critically endangered from #palmoil #ecocide. Help them survive when you #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌴⛔️ @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/21/sumatran-ground-cuckoo-carpococcyx-viridis/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Sumatran Ground-cuckoo Carpococcyx viridis Palm Oil Detectives
Palm Oil Detectives

Sumatran Ground-cuckoo Carpococcyx viridis Palm Oil Detectives

The Sumatran Ground Cuckoo, a reclusive bird endemic to Sumatra’s dense forests who captivate with their distinctive iridescent plumage. They lived peacefully in the rainforest until its decimation over the past several decades for palm oil took its toll on populations - they are now critically endangered. Fewer than 250 mature individuals remain, and their population is declining. Immediate conservation efforts are critical. These stunning birds symbolise the fragile and rich biodiversity of Su

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1mo ago
Gold miners breach a crucial refuge for rescued Sumatran orangutans https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/gold-miners-breach-a-crucial-refuge-for-rescued-sumatran-orangutans/ #Sumatra #environment #wildlife #orangutans #gold #mining
Gold miners breach a crucial refuge for rescued Sumatran orangutans
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Gold miners breach a crucial refuge for rescued Sumatran orangutans

JANTHO, Indonesia — Illegal gold miners in Indonesia’s Aceh province have breached a crucial reintroduction forest for critically endangered Sumatran orangutans rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. “The result of our monitoring indicates that maybe dozens of excavators are suspected of operating in the Jantho forest area,” said Afifuddin, campaign and advocacy lead at the […]

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1mo ago
Indonesia charges 72 over fires as haze chokes Borneo and Sumatra https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/08/indonesia-charges-72-over-fires-as-haze-chokes-borneo-and-sumatra/ #Indonesia #Borneo #Sumatra #wildfire #wildfires
Indonesia charges 72 over fires as haze chokes Borneo and Sumatra
Conservation news

Indonesia charges 72 over fires as haze chokes Borneo and Sumatra

Indonesian authorities have charged 72 individuals with intentionally igniting forest fires on the island of Borneo and four on Sumatra.

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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 2mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
#News Sumatran #orangutan uses a rope to cross a road between two tiny patches of forest. Article fails to mention: RAINFORESTS ARE MOSTLY GONE in #Sumatra from #palmoil. If you care for #orangutans TAKE ACTION! #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌴 ☠️ ⛔ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/25/first-footage-endangered-sumatran-orangutan-using-canopy-bridge-cross-road-hope-species-aoe?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
theguardian.com
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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 2mo ago
Major orangutan study finds Sumatran population fell nearly 20% despite slower forest loss https://news.mongabay.com/2026/07/major-orangutan-study-finds-sumatran-population-fell-nearly-20-despite-slower-forest-loss/ #Sumatra #environment #forest #wildlife #orangutans
Major orangutan study finds Sumatran population fell nearly 20% despite slower forest loss
Conservation news

Major orangutan study finds Sumatran population fell nearly 20% despite slower forest loss

JAKARTA — The number of Sumatran orangutans has declined by nearly 20% in the past decade and the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan remains perilously close to extinction despite years of conservation efforts, according to a new study. The study, published in Global Ecology and Conservation, also suggests that habitat loss alone cannot explain the species’ […]

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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 2mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
#News: #Sumatra’s floods were not just “bad weather”, years of #palmoil #deforestation and political corruption enabled the storm to turn into a national catastrophe 🌴☠️ #HumanRights #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://thediplomat.com/2026/06/how-government-inaction-turned-sumatras-rains-into-a-national-catastrophe/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
How Government Inaction Turned Sumatra’s Rains Into a National Catastrophe
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How Government Inaction Turned Sumatra’s Rains Into a National Catastrophe

The Indonesian political system has enabled deforestation through weak oversight, opaque licensing, and regulations designed to favor extractive industries.

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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 2mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
Sporting bold facial stripes, the Thomas’s #Langur is a handsome icon of #Sumatra #Indonesia 🇮🇩 Threats include #palmoil #deforestation and human persecution 🏹😿 Fight for their survival and #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🪔☠️🩸🤮🙊🚫 #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/24/thomass-langur-presbytis-thomasi/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Thomas’s Langur Presbytis thomasi Palm Oil Detectives
Palm Oil Detectives

Thomas’s Langur Presbytis thomasi Palm Oil Detectives

Thomas’s Langur, also known as the North Sumatran Leaf #Monkey is famous for their bold facial stripes giving them a handsome profile. These monkeys are endemic to the lush forests of northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Listed as Vulnerable by the Red List, this striking species is facing serious population declines due to habitat loss, primarily driven by illegal logging and oil palm deforestation. Though not as globally known as some of its neighbours, such as the Sumatran Orangutan, Thomas’s Langur

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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 2mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
#News: Tesso Nilo National Park in #Sumatra #indonesia 🇮🇩has lost 78% of primary forest since 2009 due to illegal #palmoil plantations, endangering species like #tigers #orangutans #elephants. Help them to survive! #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🔥⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife https://wp.me/pcFhgU-aly?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Deforestation Devastates Tesso Nilo National Park's Endangered Creatures Palm Oil Detectives
Palm Oil Detectives

Deforestation Devastates Tesso Nilo National Park's Endangered Creatures Palm Oil Detectives

Act now to save Tesso Nilo Park. This vital Indonesian park has lost 78% of its primary forest, threatening the habitat of Sumatran tigers and elephants

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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 3mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
#News Sumatran #orangutan uses a rope to cross a road between two tiny patches of forest. Article fails to mention: RAINFORESTS ARE MOSTLY GONE in #Sumatra from #palmoil. If you care for #orangutans TAKE ACTION! #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌴 ☠️ ⛔ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/25/first-footage-endangered-sumatran-orangutan-using-canopy-bridge-cross-road-hope-species-aoe?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
theguardian.com
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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 3mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
#News: Tesso Nilo National Park in #Sumatra #indonesia 🇮🇩has lost 78% of primary forest since 2009 due to illegal #palmoil plantations, endangering species like #tigers #orangutans #elephants. Help them to survive! #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🔥⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife https://wp.me/pcFhgU-aly?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Deforestation Devastates Tesso Nilo National Park's Endangered Creatures Palm Oil Detectives
Palm Oil Detectives

Deforestation Devastates Tesso Nilo National Park's Endangered Creatures Palm Oil Detectives

Act now to save Tesso Nilo Park. This vital Indonesian park has lost 78% of its primary forest, threatening the habitat of Sumatran tigers and elephants

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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 3mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
The mighty and majestic #tiger 🐅🐯 of #Sumatra are on the brink of #extinction from #palmoil and #mining #deforestation. Less than 400 remain alive! 😭Use your wallet as a weapon and fight for them #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌴🔥🚫 @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://wp.me/pcFhgU-fT?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Tiger Panthera tigris Palm Oil Detectives
Palm Oil Detectives

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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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 3mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
With shimmering lilac, green and blue plumage, the Sumatran Ground Cuckoo 🦜 is an enigmatic songstress of #Sumatra #Indonesia. Critically endangered from #palmoil #ecocide. Help them survive when you #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌴⛔️ @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/21/sumatran-ground-cuckoo-carpococcyx-viridis/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Sumatran Ground-cuckoo Carpococcyx viridis Palm Oil Detectives
Palm Oil Detectives

Sumatran Ground-cuckoo Carpococcyx viridis Palm Oil Detectives

The Sumatran Ground Cuckoo, a reclusive bird endemic to Sumatra’s dense forests who captivate with their distinctive iridescent plumage. They lived peacefully in the rainforest until its decimation over the past several decades for palm oil took its toll on populations - they are now critically endangered. Fewer than 250 mature individuals remain, and their population is declining. Immediate conservation efforts are critical. These stunning birds symbolise the fragile and rich biodiversity of Su

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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 4mo ago
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Sumatran #Elephants are rapidly disappearing 🐘🐘💀 critically endangered in #Sumatra #Indonesia due to #palmoil #deforestation and #poaching. Help them to survive when you #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
Sumatran Elephant Elephas maximus sumatranus Palm Oil Detectives
Palm Oil Detectives

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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