Orangutans are on the critically endangered list. They live in the rainforests of Indonesia.
Palm oil is a cash crop of farmers in Indonesia while most of the world's supply comes from this region. Cookies, crackers, cereal and margarine all contain palm oil.
Rainforest is destroyed to make room to operate the palm oil plantations which decrease the orangutan's habitat. Some producers avoid this situation and produce palm oil that is sustainable. They can be found by visiting the following website:
http://www.cmzoo.org/index.php/conservation-matters/palm-oil-crisis Source: Zoo Scientists to the Rescue by Patricia Newman