Question

Deforestation in Borneo is threatening the existence of which non-human primate species?

1) The gorilla
2) The orangutan
3) The needle clawed bushbaby
4) The howler monkey

Answer 1

The non-human primate species threatened by deforestation in Borneo is 2) the orangutan.

Step-by-step explanation:

The non-human primate species threatened by deforestation in Borneo is the orangutan.

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the orangutan in Borneo is listed as endangered. Borneo is home to one species of orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus, which is found only in the rainforests of Borneo. The loss of forests in Borneo is primarily due to timber extraction and the planting of oil palm plantations. The extinction of the orangutan and other species in Borneo is a significant consequence of deforestation.