Ecotourism and the Borneo Orangutan: A Sustainable Path Forward?
As the Borneo orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) faces mounting threats from deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and illegal wildlife trade, conservationists and communities are seeking sustainable solutions to protect this critically endangered species. One promising approach is ecotourism—responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people. When properly managed, ecotourism can…