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	<span id="R01620"></span>Wich, S. A., Meijaard, E., Marshall, A. J., Husson, S., Ancrenaz, M., Lacy, R. C., …, & Singleton, I. (2008). Distribution and conservation status of the orang-utan (Pongo spp.) on Borneo and Sumatra: how many remain?. ''Oryx'', 42(3), 329-339. [https://doi.org/10.1017/s003060530800197x doi:10.1017/s003060530800197x]		<span id="R01620"></span>Wich, S. A., Meijaard, E., Marshall, A. J., Husson, S., Ancrenaz, M., Lacy, R. C., …, & Singleton, I. (2008). Distribution and conservation status of the orang-utan (Pongo spp.) on Borneo and Sumatra: how many remain?. ''Oryx'', 42(3), 329-339. [https://doi.org/10.1017/s003060530800197x doi:10.1017/s003060530800197x]

	<span id="R02054"></span>HUTAN. https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/orang-utans/		<span id="R02054"></span>HUTAN. https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/orang-utans/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20240909095037/https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/orang-utans/ link]

	<span id="R02055"></span>HUTAN. https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/law-enforcement/		<span id="R02055"></span>HUTAN. https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/law-enforcement/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20250720035111/https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/law-enforcement/ link]

	<span id="R02056"></span>SEEN. https://ww2.sabah.gov.my/seen/		<span id="R02056"></span>SEEN. https://ww2.sabah.gov.my/seen/

	<span id="R02057"></span>HUTAN. https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/environmental-education/		<span id="R02057"></span>HUTAN. https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/environmental-education/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20250809082957/https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/environmental-education/ link]

	<span id="R02058"></span>HUTAN. https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/reforestation/		<span id="R02058"></span>HUTAN. https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/reforestation/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20250720024326/https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/reforestation/ link]

	<span id="R02059"></span>Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. https://www.orangutan-appeal.org.uk/about-us/sepilok-orangutan-rehabilitation-centre		<span id="R02059"></span>Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. https://www.orangutan-appeal.org.uk/about-us/sepilok-orangutan-rehabilitation-centre

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	\|Impacts of climate change are likely to reduce suitable orangutan habitat (Simon et al. 2019).		\|Impacts of climate change are likely to reduce suitable orangutan habitat (Simon et al. 2019).
	\|Ongoing (2019)		\|Ongoing (2019)
	\|-
	~~\|12 Other threat~~
	~~\|Other~~
	~~\|High (more than 70% of population affected)~~
	~~\|Forest fragmentation is the main threat to orangutans in Sabah (SWD 2020).~~
	~~\|Ongoing (2020)~~
	\|-		\|-
	\|2 Agriculture & aquaculture		\|2 Agriculture & aquaculture
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	\|Timber extraction (Wich et al. 2008; Simon et al. 2019).		\|Timber extraction (Wich et al. 2008; Simon et al. 2019).
	\|2008-Ongoing (2019)		\|2008-Ongoing (2019)
			\|-
			\|12 Other threat
			\|Other
			\|High (more than 70% of population affected)
			\|Forest fragmentation is the main threat to orangutans in Sabah (SWD 2020).
			\|Ongoing (2020)
	\|}		\|}

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	\|Impacts of climate change are likely to reduce suitable orangutan habitat (Simon et al. 2019).		\|Impacts of climate change are likely to reduce suitable orangutan habitat (Simon et al. 2019).
	\|Ongoing (2019)		\|Ongoing (2019)
			\|-
			\|12 Other threat
			\|Other
			\|High (more than 70% of population affected)
			\|Forest fragmentation is the main threat to orangutans in Sabah (SWD 2020).
			\|Ongoing (2020)
	\|-		\|-
	\|2 Agriculture & aquaculture		\|2 Agriculture & aquaculture
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	\|Timber extraction (Wich et al. 2008; Simon et al. 2019).		\|Timber extraction (Wich et al. 2008; Simon et al. 2019).
	\|2008-Ongoing (2019)		\|2008-Ongoing (2019)
	\|-
	~~\|12 Other threat~~
	~~\|Other~~
	~~\|High (more than 70% of population affected)~~
	~~\|Forest fragmentation is the main threat to orangutans in Sabah (SWD 2020).~~
	~~\|Ongoing (2020)~~
	\|}		\|}

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	* Key threats to orangutans are forest conversion and fragmentation.		* Key threats to orangutans are forest conversion and fragmentation.
	* Conservation activities have focused on orangutan rehabilitation, canopy bridges, involvement of local people in conservation activities, habitat restoration, and capacity building.		* Conservation activities have focused on orangutan rehabilitation, canopy bridges, involvement of local people in conservation activities, habitat restoration, and capacity building.





	<div><ul> <li style="display: inline-block;">[[File:Sc_Kinabalu_rocks_HUTAN.jpg \| 300px \| thumb\| none \|Kinabalu © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File: Sc_forest_patch_HUTAN.JPG \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File: Res_orangutan_HUTAN.JPG.JPG \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| © HUTAN/KOCP]]</ul></div>		<div><ul> <li style="display: inline-block;">[[File:Sc_Kinabalu_rocks_HUTAN.jpg \| 300px \| thumb\| none \|Kinabalu © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File: Sc_forest_patch_HUTAN.JPG \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File: Res_orangutan_HUTAN.JPG.JPG \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| © HUTAN/KOCP]]</ul></div>
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	!Description		!Description
	!Year of threat		!Year of threat
			\|-
			\|11 Climate change & severe weather
			\|11.1 Habitat shifting & alteration
			\|Present (unknown severity)
			\|Impacts of climate change are likely to reduce suitable orangutan habitat (Simon et al. 2019).
			\|Ongoing (2019)
	\|-		\|-
	\|2 Agriculture & aquaculture		\|2 Agriculture & aquaculture
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	\|2008-Ongoing (2019)		\|2008-Ongoing (2019)
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~5 Biological resource use~~		\|4 Transportation & service corridors
	\|5.~~3 Logging~~ & ~~wood harvesting~~		\|4.1 Roads & railroads
	\|High (more than 70% of population affected)		\|High (more than 70% of population affected)
	\|~~Timber~~ extraction (~~Wich et al. 2008; Simon et al. 2019).~~		\|Construction of the Pan Borneo highway is increasing forest fragmentation and opening up forested areas for resource extraction (Tian Tong 2021).
	~~\|2008-Ongoing (2019)~~		\|Ongoing (2021)
	\|-
	~~\|11 Climate change & severe weather~~
	~~\|11.1 Habitat shifting & alteration~~
	~~\|Present (unknown severity)~~
	~~\|Impacts of climate change are likely to reduce suitable orangutan habitat (Simon et al. 2019~~).
	\|Ongoing (~~2019~~)
	\|-		\|-
	\|5 Biological resource use		\|5 Biological resource use
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	\|Hunting pressure, either for meat or human-orangutan conflict situations (Simon et al. 2019).		\|Hunting pressure, either for meat or human-orangutan conflict situations (Simon et al. 2019).
	\|Ongoing (2019)		\|Ongoing (2019)
			\|-
			\|5 Biological resource use
			\|5.3 Logging & wood harvesting
			\|High (more than 70% of population affected)
			\|Timber extraction (Wich et al. 2008; Simon et al. 2019).
			\|2008-Ongoing (2019)
	\|-		\|-
	\|12 Other threat		\|12 Other threat
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	\|Forest fragmentation is the main threat to orangutans in Sabah (SWD 2020).		\|Forest fragmentation is the main threat to orangutans in Sabah (SWD 2020).
	\|Ongoing (2020)		\|Ongoing (2020)
	\|-
	~~\|4 Transportation & service corridors~~
	~~\|4.1 Roads & railroads~~
	~~\|High (more than 70% of population affected)~~
	~~\|Construction of the Pan Borneo highway is increasing forest fragmentation and opening up forested areas for resource extraction (Tian Tong 2021).~~
	~~\|Ongoing (2021)~~
	\|}		\|}

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	!Year of activity		!Year of activity
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~6 Species management~~		\|1 Development impact mitigation
	\|6.9 ~~Rehabilitate injured/orphaned apes~~		\|1.9 Install green bridges (overpasses) or canopy bridges over transportation or service corridors
	\|[https://www.~~orangutan-appeal~~.org.uk/~~about~~-us/~~sepilok~~-orangutan~~-rehabilitation-centre Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre] is located in Sabah. Established in 1964, the centre provides medical care for orphaned and confiscated orangutans~~.		\|[https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/orang-utans/ HUTAN] install orangutan bridges.
	\|		\|
	\|~~1964-~~Ongoing (2021)		\|Ongoing (2021)
	\|-		\|-
	\|2 Counter-wildlife crime		\|2 Counter-wildlife crime
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	\|2002-Ongoing (2021)		\|2002-Ongoing (2021)
	\|-
	~~\|1 Development impact mitigation~~
	~~\|1.9 Install green bridges (overpasses) or canopy bridges over transportation or service corridors~~
	~~\|[https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/orang-utans/ HUTAN] install orangutan bridges.~~
	\|
	~~\|Ongoing (2021)~~
	\|-		\|-
	\|4 Education & awareness		\|4 Education & awareness
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	\|Ongoing (2021)		\|Ongoing (2021)
			\|-
			\|5 Protection & restoration
			\|5.2 Legally protect ape habitat
			\|More than 80% of the current orangutan population in Sabah occurs in fully protected forests ([https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/orang-utans/ HUTAN]).
			\|
			\|Unknown
	\|-		\|-
	\|5 Protection & restoration		\|5 Protection & restoration
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	\|Ongoing (2021)		\|Ongoing (2021)
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~5 Protection & restoration~~		\|6 Species management
	\|5.~~2 Legally protect ape habitat~~		\|6.9 Rehabilitate injured/orphaned apes
	\|~~More than 80% of the current orangutan population in Sabah occurs in fully protected forests (~~[https://www.~~hutan~~.org.my/~~our~~-~~work~~/~~orang~~-~~utans/ HUTAN~~]).		\|[https://www.orangutan-appeal.org.uk/about-us/sepilok-orangutan-rehabilitation-centre Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre] is located in Sabah. Established in 1964, the centre provides medical care for orphaned and confiscated orangutans.
	\|		\|
	\|~~Unknown~~		\|1964-Ongoing (2021)
	\|}		\|}

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	<div><ul> <li style="display: inline-block;">[[File:~~sc_Kinabalu_rocks_HUTAN~~.jpg \| 300px \| thumb\| none \|Kinabalu © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File: ~~sc_forest_patch_HUTAN~~.~~jpg~~ \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File: ~~Res orangutan HUTAN~~.JPG.JPG \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| © HUTAN/KOCP]]</ul></div>		<div><ul> <li style="display: inline-block;">[[File:Sc_Kinabalu_rocks_HUTAN.jpg \| 300px \| thumb\| none \|Kinabalu © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File: Sc_forest_patch_HUTAN.JPG \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File: Res_orangutan_HUTAN.JPG.JPG \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| © HUTAN/KOCP]]</ul></div>
	= Site characteristics =		= Site characteristics =

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	[[Types of sites]] [[Governance types]] [[Habitat types]]		[[Types of sites]] [[Governance types]] [[Habitat types]]
	[[File: ~~Sc Proboscis HUTAN~~.jpg \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| Proboscis monkey © HUTAN/KOCP]]		[[File: Sc_Proboscis_HUTAN.jpg \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| Proboscis monkey © HUTAN/KOCP]]
	= Ape status =		= Ape status =

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	[[Threats]]		[[Threats]]
	[[File: ~~Threats roads HUTAN~~.~~jpg~~ \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| © HUTAN/KOCP]]		[[File: Threats_roads_HUTAN.JPG \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| © HUTAN/KOCP]]
	= Conservation activities =		= Conservation activities =

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	[[Conservation activities]]		[[Conservation activities]]
	<div><ul> <li style="display: inline-block;">[[File: ~~cons_Reforestation2_HUTAN~~.jpg \| 300px \| thumb\| none \|Reforestation © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File: ~~Cons reforestation team HUTAN~~ (2).jpg \| 300px \| thumb\| none \|Reforestation team © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File: ~~Res observe hutan2~~.jpg \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| © HUTAN/KOCP]]</ul></div>		<div><ul> <li style="display: inline-block;">[[File: Cons_Reforestation2_HUTAN.jpg \| 300px \| thumb\| none \|Reforestation © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File: Cons_reforestation_team_HUTAN_(2).jpg \| 300px \| thumb\| none \|Reforestation team © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File: Res_observe_hutan2.jpg \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| © HUTAN/KOCP]]</ul></div>
	= Challenges =		= Challenges =

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	For a full list of research articles visit https://www.hutan.org.my/research-articles/		For a full list of research articles visit https://www.hutan.org.my/research-articles/

	[[File: ~~as_orangutan1_HUTAN~~.jpg \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| © HUTAN/KOCP]]		[[File: As_orangutan1_HUTAN.jpg \| 300px \| thumb\| none \| © HUTAN/KOCP]]
	= Documented behaviours =		= Documented behaviours =

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= Summary =

<div style='float: right'>{{#display_map: height=190px | width=300px | scrollzoom=off | zoom=5 | layers=OpenStreetMap,OpenTopoMap|5.212839, 116.996555~[[Sabah]]~''Pongo pygmaeus morio''}}</div>
* Northeast Bornean orangutans (''Pongo pygmaeus morio'') are present in Sabah.
* It has been estimated that 9,558 (CI: 6,815-15,129) individuals occur in the site.
* The orangutan population trend is decreasing.
* The site has a total size of 76,000 km².
* Key threats to orangutans are forest conversion and fragmentation.
* Conservation activities have focused on orangutan rehabilitation, canopy bridges, involvement of local people in conservation activities, habitat restoration, and capacity building.

<div><ul> <li style="display: inline-block;">[[File:sc_Kinabalu_rocks_HUTAN.jpg | 300px | thumb| none |Kinabalu © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File: sc_forest_patch_HUTAN.jpg | 300px | thumb| none | © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File: Res orangutan HUTAN.JPG.JPG | 300px | thumb| none | © HUTAN/KOCP]]</ul></div>
= Site characteristics =

Sabah is one of the 13 states in Malaysia, situated in the north of Borneo. The state covers about 76,000 sq. km. The state features the highest mountain in Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu, at 4,095 m. About 16% of Sabah's total forest area is under some form of protection (Butler 2020). Mangrove forests are found largely on the east coast facing the Sulu Sulawesi Seas. Sabah harbours a wide diversity of wildlife, including 221 recorded species of mammals, 98 of amphibians, 197 of reptiles, 664 of birds, and thousands of invertebrate species (Mannan et al. 2013). In addition to orangutans, proboscis monkey, tembadau, rhinoceros and pygmy elephant are also present in Sabah (Mannan et al. 2013).

'''Table 1. Basic site information for Sabah'''
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="Site_characteristics-table"
|Species
|''Pongo pygmaeus morio''
|-
|Area
|76,000 km²
|-
|Coordinates
|Lat: 5.212839 , Lon: 116.996555
|-
|Type of site
|Non-protected area
|-
|Habitat types
|Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest, Subtropical/tropical moist montane forest, Rocky areas (inland cliffs, mountain peaks), Subtropical/tropical heavily degraded former forest, Agricultural land, Urban areas
|-
|Type of governance
|
|}

[[Types of sites]] [[Governance types]] [[Habitat types]]
[[File: Sc Proboscis HUTAN.jpg | 300px | thumb| none | Proboscis monkey © HUTAN/KOCP]]
= Ape status =

In the early 1980s, WWF-Malaysia estimated 4,000 orangutans in 5,000 sq. km. of Sabah’s primary forest in the eastern lowlands and central uplands. In the mid-1980s, the first aerial nest surveys were conducted; combined with habitat assessments, it was estimated that up to 21,000 orangutans inhabited Sabah´s forest reserves and state parks (Simon et al. 2019). Fifteen years later, in 2002-2003, an aerial and ground nest survey identified 16 major orangutan populations in Sabah with a total 11,000 individuals (Ancrenaz et al. 2005). The most recent aerial survey that followed, between 2014 and 2017, estimated 9,558 orangutans (95% CI: 6,815 to 15,129), with separate studies recording a further 800 orangutans in the Lower Kinabatangan region. This results in a conservative population estimate of 10,300 orangutans in Sabah’s Permanent Forest Reserve and wildlife sanctuary (Simon et al. 2019).

'''Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Sabah'''
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="Ape_status-table"
!Species
!Year
!Occurrence
!Encounter or vistation rate (nests/km; ind/day)
!Density estimate [ind./ km²] (95% CI)
!Abundance estimate (95% CI)
!Survey area
!Sampling method
!Analytical framework
!Source
!Comments
!A.P.E.S. database ID
|-
|''Pongo pygmaeus morio''
|2014-2017
|
|
|
|9,558 (6,815-15,129)
|Sabah, 63% of the previously surveyed areas (in 2002-2003).
|Aerial (drones/plane/helicopter)
|
|Simon et al. 2019
|
|
|-
|''Pongo pygmaeus morio''
|2002-2003
|
|
|
|11,017 (8,317-18,376)
|Sabah
|Aerial (drones/plane/helicopter), Line transects
|
|Ancrenaz et al. 2005
|
|
|}

[[Sampling methods]] [[Analytical frameworks]]

= Threats =

Forest conversion and fragmentation are the key threats to orangutans in Sabah (Wich et al. 2008). Between 1973 and 2010, 39% of rainforests were lost in Borneo, including more than 98,000 sq. km of suitable orangutan habitat (Simon et al. 2019). Specifically, conversion of natural habitat to oil palm and tree plantations is a major threat (Simon et al. 2019).

'''Table 3. Threats to apes reported for Sabah'''
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="Threats-table"
!Category
!Specific threats
!Threat level
!Description
!Year of threat
|-
|2 Agriculture & aquaculture
|2.1 Annual & perennial non-timber crops
|High (more than 70% of population affected)
|Deforestation for agriculture (Wich et al. 2008; Simon et al. 2019).
|2008-Ongoing (2019)
|-
|5 Biological resource use
|5.3 Logging & wood harvesting
|High (more than 70% of population affected)
|Timber extraction (Wich et al. 2008; Simon et al. 2019).
|2008-Ongoing (2019)
|-
|11 Climate change & severe weather
|11.1 Habitat shifting & alteration
|Present (unknown severity)
|Impacts of climate change are likely to reduce suitable orangutan habitat (Simon et al. 2019).
|Ongoing (2019)
|-
|5 Biological resource use
|5.1 Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals
|Present (unknown severity)
|Hunting pressure, either for meat or human-orangutan conflict situations (Simon et al. 2019).
|Ongoing (2019)
|-
|5 Biological resource use
|5.1.5 Persecution/human wildlife conflict
|Present (unknown severity)
|Hunting pressure, either for meat or human-orangutan conflict situations (Simon et al. 2019).
|Ongoing (2019)
|-
|12 Other threat
|Other
|High (more than 70% of population affected)
|Forest fragmentation is the main threat to orangutans in Sabah (SWD 2020).
|Ongoing (2020)
|-
|4 Transportation & service corridors
|4.1 Roads & railroads
|High (more than 70% of population affected)
|Construction of the Pan Borneo highway is increasing forest fragmentation and opening up forested areas for resource extraction (Tian Tong 2021).
|Ongoing (2021)
|}

[[Threats]]
[[File: Threats roads HUTAN.jpg | 300px | thumb| none | © HUTAN/KOCP]]
= Conservation activities =

Almost half of Sabah's landmass has been gazetted as Permanent Forest Reserve (PFR), which encompasses 3.54 million ha, of which 1.61 million ha are protected forests, and the remaining 1.93 million are production forests (Simon et al. 2019). In addition to the PFR, state parks, wildlife sanctuaries and conservation areas add another 0.27 million ha of protected forests (Simon et al. 2019). In 1998, with support from the Sabah Wildlife Department, [https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/orang-utans/ HUTAN] established the Kinabatangan Orang-utan Conservation Programme (or KOCP) in the village of Sukau. The 2020-2029 Orangutan Action Plan for Sabah highlights the following objectives and actions to be implemented in the region: halting habitat loss and restore habitat, ensure better protection of orangutans (e.g., more effective law enforcement), ensure survival of orangutans in agricultural landscapes, improve ex-situ practises (e.g., rehabilitation of individuals), and monitor and predict population trends (SWD 2020).

'''Table 4. Conservation activities reported for Sabah'''
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="Conservation_activities-table"
!Category
!Specific activity
!Description
!Implementing organization(s)
!Year of activity
|-
|6 Species management
|6.9 Rehabilitate injured/orphaned apes
|[https://www.orangutan-appeal.org.uk/about-us/sepilok-orangutan-rehabilitation-centre Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre] is located in Sabah. Established in 1964, the centre provides medical care for orphaned and confiscated orangutans.
|
|1964-Ongoing (2021)
|-
|2 Counter-wildlife crime
|2.12 Implement community control of patrolling, banning hunting and removing snares
|In 2002, the Sabah Wildlife Department trained and appointed people from the Kinabatangan community to become “Honorary Wildlife Wardens” or HWWs. HWWs are civilians who are given the same legal powers as rangers from the Sabah Wildlife Department to conserve and manage the natural resources of the State and to apprehend offenders when necessary ([https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/law-enforcement/ HUTAN]).
|
|2002-Ongoing (2021)
|-
|1 Development impact mitigation
|1.9 Install green bridges (overpasses) or canopy bridges over transportation or service corridors
|[https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/orang-utans/ HUTAN] install orangutan bridges.
|
|Ongoing (2021)
|-
|4 Education & awareness
|4.1 Educate local communities about apes and sustainable use
|The Sabah Environmental Education Network (SEEN) is a network of people and NGOs working together to implement environmental education programmes and activities in Sabah ([https://ww2.sabah.gov.my/seen/ Sabah SEEN]). The HUTAN Environmental and Awareness Program (HEAP) offers high-quality free environmental education programmes (sanctioned by the Sabah Education Department) to primary and secondary schools throughout Sabah ([https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/environmental-education/ HUTAN]).
|
|Ongoing (2021)
|-
|5 Protection & restoration
|5.6 Habitat restoration
|Habitat restoration to link isolated populations ([https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/reforestation/ HUTAN]).
|
|Ongoing (2021)
|-
|5 Protection & restoration
|5.2 Legally protect ape habitat
|More than 80% of the current orangutan population in Sabah occurs in fully protected forests ([https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/orang-utans/ HUTAN]).
|
|Unknown
|}

[[Conservation activities]]
<div><ul> <li style="display: inline-block;">[[File: cons_Reforestation2_HUTAN.jpg | 300px | thumb| none |Reforestation © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File: Cons reforestation team HUTAN (2).jpg | 300px | thumb| none |Reforestation team © HUTAN/KOCP]]<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File: Res observe hutan2.jpg | 300px | thumb| none | © HUTAN/KOCP]]</ul></div>
= Challenges =

'''Table 5. Challenges reported for Sabah'''
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="Challenges-table"
!Challenges
!Specific challenges
!Source
!Year(s)
|-
|
|Not reported
|
|
|}

[[Challenges]]

= Enablers =

'''Table 6. Enablers reported for Sabah'''
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="enabler-table"
!Enablers
!Specific enablers
!Source
!Year(s)
|-
|1 Site management
|
|
|
|-
|2 Resources and capacity
|
|
|
|-
|3 Engaged community
|
|
|
|-
|4 Institutional support
|
|
|
|-
|5 Ecological context
|
|
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|-
|6 Safety and stability
|
|
|
|}

[[Enablers]]

= Research activities =

Research activities have been mainly focused on surveys and biomonitoring, studies on orangutan ecology in disturbed forest as well as agricultural landscapes, genetic studies, and in the past, rehabilitation/post release monitoring. Based on the results of the surveys undertaken by HUTAN and the Sabah Wildlife Department, the government increased the size of areas under protection in the state from about 12% of the land-mass in the early 2000s to 26% today. The ultimate goal of the government is to fully protect 30% of Sabah's land-mass. Currently, more than 80% of the current orang-utan population found in Sabah occurs in fully protected forests ([https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/orang-utans/ HUTAN]).

For a full list of research articles visit https://www.hutan.org.my/research-articles/

[[File: as_orangutan1_HUTAN.jpg | 300px | thumb| none | © HUTAN/KOCP]]
= Documented behaviours =

'''Table 7. Behaviours documented for Sabah'''
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="behaviours-table"
!Category
!Behavior
!Observation type
!Prevalence
!Observation dates
!Source
!Habituation
!Species
!Comment
|-
|
|Not reported
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}

[[Behaviours]]

= Exposure to climate change impacts =

= External links =

[https://www.orangutan-appeal.org.uk/about-us/sepilok-orangutan-rehabilitation-centre Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center]

[https://www.orangutan.org.au/project-summaries/hutan-kinabatangan-orangutan-conservation-programme/ Hutan-Kinabatangan Orangutan Conservation Programme]

[https://www.hutan.org.my/our-work/orang-utans/ HUTAN]

= References =

Ancrenaz M, Gimenez O, Ambu L, Ancrenaz K, Andau P, Goossens B, et al. (2005) Aerial Surveys Give New Estimates for Orangutans in Sabah, Malaysia. PLoS Biol 3(1): e3. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.0030003

Buttler, R.A (29 June, 2020). Borneo. Mongabay. https://rainforests.mongabay.com/borneo/

Mannan, S., Lee, Y.F., Kugan, F., Ong, R.C. & Chung, A.Y.C. (2013). Wealth creation from biodiversity conservation: the Sabah way. Paper presented at the International Conference on Challenges of Extended Mega Urban Regions: the Challenging Face of South East Asia and the World. 19-21 November, 2013, Putrajaya, Malaysia.

Sabah Wildlife Department (2020). Orangutan Action Plan for Sabah 2020-2029. Kota Kibanalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

Simon D, Davies G, Ancrenaz M (2019) Changes to Sabah’s orangutan population in recent times: 2002–2017. PLoS ONE 14(7): e0218819. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0218819

Tian Tong, S.L. (13 August, 2021). Highway cutting through Heart of Borneo poised to be ‘very, very bad’. Mongabay. Online: https://news.mongabay.com/2021/08/highway-cutting-through-heart-of-borneo-poised-to-be-very-very-bad/

Wich, S., Meijaard, E., Marshall, A., Husson, S., Ancrenaz, M., Lacy, R., . . . Singleton, I. (2008). Distribution and conservation status of the orang-utan (Pongo spp.) on Borneo and Sumatra: How many remain? Oryx, 42(3), 329-339. doi:10.1017/S003060530800197X

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