Man of the forest

Orangutans are unique creatures, it is suggested that the ancestry of orangutans and humans may be more closely entwined than had thought.
''It appears the orangutan may possess a privileged status among human kindred,'' said James Lee, the Harvard University psychologist behind the research.
Both orangutans and chimpanzees share about 96% of their DNA with humans although molecular studies suggest that chimpanzees are more closely related.
The study comes at a time when orangutans are endangered as never before. Once found throughout Asia, they are now confined to two islands, Sumatra and Borneo, and are highly endangered as a result of habitat loss and poaching.
Malaysia's land surface was once almost entirely covered with forest. Today, only about 50% remain under natural forest cover, the rest having given way to development of natural disturbances. As we write, an estimated 13 hectares of the world's forest are lost. In the next 30 seconds, another 13 hectares will disappear. Within a minute, mankind succeeds in undoing 1000 years of natural evolution.
'' The man of the forest needs our help''. In the world toady there's a few organization that is taking action by educating people on the state of orangutans and other species. But in truth it's not enough, we the people should take apart of taking care of our planet and it's habitats, little things can go a long way if we bond together and act.