I have a personal concern for the Tapanuli orangutan, an endangered species that is at risk due to deforestation and human interference in its native habitat. The Tapanuli orangutan, found in South Tapanuli in the Indonesian island of Sumatra, is one the rarest primate species on earth, with fewer than 800 individuals left in the wild (according to the World Wildlife Fund's data).

Local human development projects, such as building a hydroelectric power plant and deforestation for palm oil plantations, have threatened the oranges’ limited habitat, prompting their numbers to plummet. It's not just about saving a species from extinction, but also about preserving the biological diversity and the ecosystem balance.

Their loss would be catastrophic, not only for biodiversity but for the world as a whole. By signing this petition, we urge local and international authorities to take immediate action to protect the habitat of the Tapanuli orangutan and halt any projects that could further endanger them. Help us save the Tapanuli orangutan. Please, sign this petition today.