Orangutan Conservation Methods and Challenges

The video features a primatologist from Liverpool John Moores University discussing their research on orangutans in Indonesia and Malaysia. The main threats to orangutans are hunting and habitat loss due to oil palm plantations. To improve population counting, the team collaborates with WWF and astrophysicists to use drones with infrared cameras to detect orangutans from the air. This method has been successful, and the next step is to make it more affordable for wider application.

What are the two main threats to orangutans in Indonesia and Malaysia?

• Invasive species and drought

• Pollution and disease

• Hunting and forest loss

• Climate change and poaching

What is the primary focus of the primatologist from Liverpool John Moores University?

• Studying marine life

• Developing new conservation technologies

• Teaching primatology courses

• Researching great apes, especially orangutans

Why is there a need to improve the current method of counting orangutans?

• To reduce the error margin and detect population changes

• To train more researchers

• To increase tourism

• To attract more funding

What innovative method is being used to detect orangutans from the air?

• Satellite imaging

• Infrared cameras on drones

• Helicopter surveys

• Ground-based sensors

How does the use of drones help in orangutan conservation?

• By capturing high-resolution images for social media

• By scaring away predators

• By providing a non-invasive way to monitor populations

• By delivering food to remote areas

What is the role of astrophysicists in the orangutan research project?

• Designing infrared cameras

• Providing funding for the project

• Developing new conservation laws

• Assisting with drone programming and data analysis

Why is morning considered the best time to detect orangutans using infrared cameras?

• The forest is cooler, making animals stand out

• The drones have better battery life

• The orangutans are more active

• The light conditions are optimal

What is the next step in the orangutan research project?

• To make the methods more affordable and applicable in more areas

• To publish the findings in a journal

• To develop new drone technology

• To train more primatologists

What challenge does the project face in making the new method more widely used?

• Limited availability of drones

• Difficulty in obtaining permits

• High cost of technology

• Lack of interest from local communities

What is the significance of detecting orangutans from various heights?

• It helps in mapping the forest terrain

• It ensures the method works despite vegetation cover

• It allows for better video footage

• It reduces the need for ground surveys