Orangutan Shoulder Bag
Orangutan Shoulder Bag details:
These bags are part of a special fair trade tote / shoulder bag range. They are colourful, fun and of our commitment to creating a fairer, greener world.
20 pence from the sale of each bag goes to wildlife conservation organisations to assist their work to protect the amazing biodiversity of our planet. 100% cotton. Hand-printed and handmade by artisans in India by our Fair Trade partners - Aspirations International
Animal: orangutan (Pongo abelii, pongo pygmaeus, pongo tapanuliensis)
Conservation status: Critically endangered
Main threats: Deforestation habitat loss
Orangutans are are a highly intelligent species that shares 96.4% of our genes! As tree canopy dwellers, the play a vital role in running of the rainforest by doing the simplest of tasks such as eating fruit and opening up the canopy whilst travelling.
The orangutans are at threat due to deforestation, forest and peat fires, illegal logging and hunting. As they play a vital role within the forest ecosystem, it is crucial that we conserve their habitat for other species and local communities.
