Description

Painting size : 50cm x 50cm

Framed size: 54cm x 54cm

Acrylic and oil pastels on canvas, painted in 2018

Orangutan species are considered to be critically endangered. Human activities have caused severe declines in populations and ranges. Threats to wild orangutan populations include poaching, habitat destruction, and the illegal pet trade. Several conservation and rehabilitation organisations are dedicated to the survival of orangutans in the wild.

Here’s what you can do to help:

1. Support organizations such as Health In Harmony that are working to protect orangutans and their habitats. …

2. Buy FSC-certified products. …

3. Avoid products made with unsustainable palm oil. …

4. Make small changes in your day to conserve natural resources. …

5. Talk to others.