ABC News: Greg Hoy: August 03, 2011
The Federal Parliament is under increasing pressure to take action against the shrinking jungles in South East Asia, which are inhabited by endangered orangutans. Critics say the importation of illegal timber and the sale of products containing palm oil are contributing to the problem. But countries like Malaysia are fiercely defending their export industries.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-03/zoos-join-fight-to-save-endangered-orangutans/2823538?section=business
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