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Can't Touch This

Dr Nadine Ruppert, Senior Lecturer and Zoologist, School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

28-Nov-19 14:30

Can't Touch This

Malaysian NGO Friends of the Orangutans has alleged that the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah is flouting rules which dictate best practice for great ape tourism in their centre. Wildlife tourism is great, but are we causing the wildlife more harm than good?

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Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Sharmilla Ganesan, Sumitra Selvaraj


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Categories:  EnvironmentScienceTravelSocial Issues

Tags:  The Bigger PictureThe Daily DigestorangutansFriends of the OrangutansFOTOSepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation CentreSabahgreat ape tourismwildlife tourismInternational Union for Conservation of NatureIUCN





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