Great Ape Debate, Linnean Society London

Streaming video of orang-utan conservation debate

The Great Ape Debate took place on 30th April at the Linnean Society, London, and was also streamed live. This is the recording of the debate in full. To view in a larger window, click the blue button in the bottom left corner.

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Orang-utan numbers have plummeted over recent years, mainly as a result of the spread of monocultures, particularly oil palm. The destruction of huge areas of Orang-utan habitat is now seriously threatening the species with extinction.

How best to ensure the survival of the Orang-utan?

This debate focused on the controversy surrounding Orang-utan conservation: Is rehabilitation and reintroduction of rescued captive animals a viable way of conserving Orang-utans or would resources be better spent on the purchase, protection and recreation of their natural habitats?

This debate was convened, and held jointly, with the World Land Trust (WLT) and the Linnean Society. You can read a report from the debate here.