Borneo

Nature "What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, men would die from great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beasts, also happens to man. All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the children of the earth." - Chief Seattle The love I have for orangutans comes from an early age. Like most little sisters, my older brother ruthlessly teased me. When I was a baby he would make me mimic funny faces and stick my hair up

Richard Parker has drowned because a hyena and a tiger cannot share the same space. We learn later on that Pi was wrong. The next symbolic creature to join the party of animals and Pi was “Orange juice -so called because she tended to drool- our prize Borneo orang-utan matriarch,zoo star and mother of two fine boys” (112). Orange juice represents his mother hence the two fine sons and why he brags so much about

What effect does deforestation have on the world? Many people believe that deforestation has a negative impact on the world because it stops carbon dioxide in take (how trees take carbon dioxide from air to purify the oxygen), causes soil erosion and destroys habitats for many species, however many do not as it supplies jobs for thousands of people, it helps environments in particular places and frees land for grazing animals and houses. Firstly, it allows thousands of people to have jobs to earn

diet. How Orangutans Live and Where They Live Orangutans are only found in rainforests. In addition to that orangutans spend 90% of their time in the trees of the tropical rainforest. One rainforest orangutans live in is the Borneo rainforest. Another rainforest orangutans live in is the Sumatra rainforest. Orangutans are smart enough to use large leaves as umbrellas and shelter to protect themselves from the common rain. Did you know orangutans are the only great apes native

Q5. The Japanese were attacking everything in their path when it came to the war in the Pacific. First, they had made the mistake in bombing the United States of America at Pearl Harbor. After such a bloody attack, the United States would surely declare war on Japan. However, this did not faze the Japanese as they continued attacking in Asia and the Pacific. The Japanese drive for a Pacific Empire was surely beginning. After many Japanese raids, the Allies would eventually fight back using a specific

Alongside of leaving us with his legacy of finding a cure for Polio, Jonas Salk has also left us with the introspective thought; “Our greatest responsibility is to be good ancestors.” Being a good ancestor goes beyond the passing down of knowledge and the securing of wealth for the financial future of our children. Their birthright must also include a viable and sustainable planet to coexist in. Moreover, the beauty of nature is a priceless facet of life which we cannot deny them. Despite being

Douglas MacArthur was an American general who commanded the Southwest Pacific in World War II and was responsible for the successful Allied occupation of Japan and led United Nations forces in the Korean War. Through great leadership and much controversy, MacArthur changed the course of history for the U.S. and many other countries. He is considered one of the most important generals in the history of the U.S. because his way of being influenced generations of generals to come. From birth until death

was too small and deemed, unfit for the War Memorial. The government decided they should place it in Price Alfred Park, and that is where it stays today. This Monument has since been dedicated to those who had served in World War Two, Malaya, Korea, Borneo, and South Vietnam. In front of the memorial there is a large rosemary bush, rosemary is a symbol of remembrance and is very symbolic when referenced with commemorating soldiers because we don’t forget those who fought and died for our country. The

Accounting for 11% of Indonesia’s export earnings, palm oil is the most valuable agricultural export. Creating many environmental problems, including globally, cultivating large quantities of palm involves clearing substantial areas of virgin tropical rain forest. Additionally, local communities, indigenous people, and small landowners are driven from their own land. Leading to more than 700 land conflicts, human rights violations are increasingly breached, even on ‘sustainable’ plantations.

Rice industry is an important industry which is heavily protected and subsidised by the government in Malaysia. Rice was and still is the staple food in Malaysia and it is vital for the nation's food security. Since rice is a strategic crop in Malaysia, government put on various efforts and implemented subsidies to protect the rice industry. According to statistics from the Finance Ministry, government had subsidised a total of RM488 million in year 2012 and RM528 million in year 2013 which we can