A Future for Orangutans - (A World for Wildlife) by Ruth Owen (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Climb into the leafy world of the orangutan and discover all about the lives of these beautiful, intelligent apes.

Orangutans are essential in the forests where they live as they spread seeds to create new growth. But the future for orangutans is uncertain due to habitat loss because of logging and palm oil plantations, poaching, and conflict with human farmers when orangutans feed on crops.

• In this book, readers will discover how the people who live alongside orangutans are working in partnership with conservation experts to protect these wonderful animals. The book features uplifting and positive success stories and explores what we can all do to protect these animals.
• Readers will also discover all the latest orangutan research and will learn how scientists are uncovering secrets about their behavior and intelligence, their movements in the forests, and their essential mother-and-baby relationships.

Created with stunning photographs, this beautiful book is a must read for all orangutan fans and is a fascinating insight into the world of wildlife conservation.