Half-Earth in the Forest Canopy

This article was part of a series of Impact Stories I wrote for the E. O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation.

Tepanuli orangutans build their nests in the forest canopy of Sumatra. These great apes swing far more often than they walk, and their airborne habitat offers a prime view of predators stalking below. The nests are growing scarce, however. At last count, scientists recorded less than 800 wild Tepanuli orangutans.

Read the full article on the E. O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation’s website.

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