Only 6-7% of global #soy production is used for #human #food products such as tofu or soymilk, and much of that is non-GMO soy. The soy driving #deforestation in the #Amazon and other regions is monoculture soy (overwhelmingly GMO) being specifically planted as feed for farmed #animals.
Clearing pasture for cattle for #meat and #dairy is still the leading and disproportionate driver of deforestation.
Learn more #ProVeg International : https://proveg.org/fsd-article/soya-and-the-environment/
Deforestation for soy continues in Brazilian Cerrado despite EUDR looming https://news.mongabay.com/2025/10/deforestation-for-soy-continues-in-brazilian-cerrado-despite-eudr-looming/
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Agricultural producers in Brazil’s Cerrado savanna continue to clear land for soy, which puts them in breach of the European Union’s upcoming antideforestation law, or EUDR, a new investigation shows. In September 2024, investigative nonprofit Earthsight published its “Secret Ingredient” report, which established links between chicken sold by McDonald’s and at supermarkets in Europe, and […]
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2024 #USAID budget: $44 Bn
Worldwide aid to poor countiries, money spent primarily in the US for services and agricultural products.
2025 bailout to #Argentina: $40 Bn
Money to a country that just took the #China #soy market from U.S. farmers.
Santa Marta White-fronted Capuchin Cebus malitiosus
Santa Marta White-fronted Capuchin Cebus malitiosus
Red List Status: Endangered
Locations: Forests near the northwestern Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Magdalena and La Guajira regions, Colombia
The Santa Marta white-fronted capuchin greets dawn light with urgent calls and agile leaps through dense forest canopy, their dark brown coats glinting cinnamon in sun-flecks. They face intense pressure from expanding palm oil plantations and cattle ranching that strip ancestral forests and sever vital water sources. Their loss would echo through these biodiverse forests and the lives of Indigenous communities who steward them. Use your wallet as a weapon and #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife.
Santa Marta White Fronted #Capuchins are ultra intelligent Colombian #primates threatened by severe #deforestation from cattle ranching and palm oil. Boycott palm oil and meat for their survival #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/10/09/santa-marta-white-fronted-capuchin-cebus-malitiosus/
Share to BlueSky Share to Twitter Santa Marta White-fronted Capuchin Cebus malitiosusSanta Marta White-fronted Capuchin Cebus malitiosusSanta Marta White-fronted Capuchin Cebus malitiosusSanta Marta White-fronted Capuchin Cebus malitiosusAppearance & Behaviour
They have slender bodies measuring about 45.7 cm head-to-body and 43.3 cm of semi-prehensile tail length (Red List, 2015). Their deep brown fur is contrasted by pale yellow shoulders and ochre-tawny underparts. They move with remarkable grace, vaulting on long limbs and using their semi-prehensile tail for balance. In groups up to 35 individuals, adult males tolerate each other within their troop yet fiercely defend against outsiders. All members perform branch-break displays—an unusual habit where even infants snap twigs to the forest floor, signalling social cohesion.
Threats
The Santa Marta white-fronted capuchin is threatened in Colombia by habitat loss and fragmentation due to cattle ranching and oil palm agro-industries. Pet trade may also pose imminent threats to wild populations of the Santa Marta white-fronted capuchin, especially in areas where tourism is widespread.
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Palm oil deforestation
Endangered status stems largely from widespread clearing of forest for palm oil, which replaces biodiverse canopy with monocultures, destroying food-stock trees and disrupting water cycles (Red List, 2015). Traditional seafaring and agroecological practices, vital to Indigenous sovereignty, are displaced as lands fall under unsustainable industrial palm oil.
Cattle ranching
Ranch expansion on the Sierra’s lower slopes fragments capuchin habitat and increases human–wildlife conflict. Grazing lands replace complex forest layers with invasive grasses, accelerating soil erosion and water loss crucial to these capuchins’ survival (Red List, 2015).
Diet
They forage for fruits, seeds, flowers, young leaves and invertebrates. Their omnivorous diet includes insects, larvae, eggs and occasional small vertebrates, supporting seed dispersal and pest control — ecological roles central to forest regeneration (Wikipedia, n.d.).
Mating & Reproduction
Females bear a single infant after an estimated 160-day gestation. Newborns initially cling to mothers’ shoulders, later shifting to their backs. Sexual maturity arrives around four years, when males disperse to seek new groups; females remain in natal troops, reinforcing matrilineal bonds. Group members share grooming and infant care, strengthening social networks (Wikipedia, n.d.).
Geographic Range
Today, Cebus malitiosus occupies fragmented patches of dry tropical, lowland and montane forests at 200–1,000 m elevation near Santa Marta’s northwestern base. Historical clearing for agriculture and palm oil has reduced their range to under 5,000 km², with key populations in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Natural Park.
FAQs
What makes the Santa Marta white-fronted capuchin unique?
The Santa Marta white-fronted capuchin displays a rare group-wide branch-breaking behaviour, where even infants participate, reinforcing social bonds. They exhibit darker fur and less extensive pale areas than other white-fronted capuchins, adaptations to their montane habitat’s cooler microclimate (Red List, 2015).
Why are they endangered?
Their Endangered status results from habitat fragmentation by palm oil and cattle ranches, which uproot Indigenous agroecological stewards and degrade water-rich forests. Limited range and low reproductive rates exacerbate vulnerability to climate-driven droughts and forest fires (Red List, 2015).
Take Action!
Use your wallet as a weapon and #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife. Support indigenous-led agroecology to defend capuchin homelands.
Donate to help orphaned capuchins that are rescued from traffickers. At Merazonia Wildlife Sanctuary
Further Information
Link, A., Boubli, J. & Lynch Alfaro, J. 2020. Cebus malitiosus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T4084A81282214. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T4084A81282214.en. Downloaded on 05 June 2021.
CITES. (n.d.). Appendices I, II and III [Database]. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. https://cites.org/eng/app/appendices.php
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Santa Marta white-fronted capuchin. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Marta_white-fronted_capuchin
Santa Marta White-fronted Capuchin Cebus malitiosus
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1. Join the #Boycott4Wildlife on social media and subscribe to stay in the loop: Share posts from this website to your own network on Twitter, Mastadon, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube using the hashtags #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife.
2. Contribute stories: Academics, conservationists, scientists, indigenous rights advocates and animal rights advocates working to expose the corruption of the palm oil industry or to save animals can contribute stories to the website.
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3. Supermarket sleuthing: Next time you’re in the supermarket, take photos of products containing palm oil. Share these to social media along with the hashtags to call out the greenwashing and ecocide of the brands who use palm oil. You can also take photos of palm oil free products and congratulate brands when they go palm oil free.
https://twitter.com/CuriousApe4/status/1526136783557529600?s=20
https://twitter.com/PhillDixon1/status/1749010345555788144?s=20
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Sinu Parakeet Pyrrhura subandina
Sinu Parakeet Pyrrhura subandina
Critically endangered
Location: Endemic to Colombia, specifically the Sinú Valley in the department of Córdoba.
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct)
The Sinu Parakeet Pyrrhura subandina is a magnificent rainbow #bird that may already be lost to the world. With no confirmed sightings since 1949, these vibrant green #parrots—once fluttering through Colombia’s Sinú Valley—teeter on the brink of #extinction. Despite extensive searches, the last known individuals have vanished from their historical range, victims of relentless #palmoil #soy and #meat #deforestation, agricultural expansion, and possibly the illegal pet trade. Their fate serves as a dire warning about habitat destruction in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. Help all species to survive by being #vegan and #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
Sinu Parakeets are on a knife-edge of survival in #Colombia 🇨🇴 ravaged by #PalmOil #Soy and #Meat #Deforestation, they may now be lost 💔🙈 Help them and others survive before we never see them again. #BoycottPalmOil 🌴⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/03/09/sinu-parakeet-pyrrhura-subandina/
Share to BlueSky Share to TwitterThe spectacularly plumed Sinu Parakeet is critically endangered and is known with certainty only from the Sinú Valley in northern Colombia, where recent searches have failed to find the species and they may be extinct
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Appearance and Behaviour
Sinu Parakeets are striking medium-sized #parrots, measuring about 25 cm in length. Their plumage is primarily green, accented with a deep red belly patch and blue-tinged flight feathers. A maroon-red face and a dull blue and red forehead give them a distinctive look, setting them apart from other Pyrrhura species. Their scalloped grey and buff breast, coupled with a long deep red tail, makes them a stunning sight in #Colombia’s forests.
Highly social, they were often seen in small, noisy flocks, calling to one another with sharp, piercing cries. Their agile movements and strong social bonds helped them navigate the canopy in search of food.
Habitat and Distribution
Historically, Sinu Parakeets were found in Colombia’s Sinú Valley, thriving in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests, gallery forests, and secondary growth areas. They adapted well to forest edges and plantations, but their dependence on tree cavities for nesting made them particularly vulnerable to deforestation. Today, their habitat has been so extensively destroyed that any surviving population is likely isolated in a tiny, fragmented patch of forest.
Diet
Like most parrots, Sinu Parakeets were primarily frugivorous, feeding on a variety of fruits, seeds, and flowers. They likely played an important role in their ecosystem as seed dispersers, helping maintain the delicate balance of their rainforest home. However, habitat loss has decimated their food sources, further driving their population decline.
Threats
Sinu Parakeets have suffered catastrophic habitat loss, with an estimated 92-98% of their original forest destroyed. The main threats include:
• Palm Oil, Soy and Meat Deforestation: Most of the parakeets’ native forests have been cleared for cattle ranching and palm oil agriculture.
• Habitat Fragmentation: Even where patches of forest remain in the Amazon, they are isolated, making it difficult for populations to recover.
• Trapping for the pet trade – Although not well-documented, other Pyrrhura species are frequently captured for the illegal pet trade, which may have impacted this species.
• Illegal Hunting: There is evidence that small parrots are sometimes hunted for food in rural areas.
• Agrochemical Pollution: Pesticide and herbicide use in nearby agricultural areas may have contaminated food sources.
With no confirmed sightings for decades, it is feared that the species may already be extinct.
Possibly extinct Sinu Parakeet Pyrrhura subandinaTake Action!
The possible extinction of the Sinu Parakeet is a devastating loss to Colombia’s biodiversity. However, hope remains that a tiny remnant population survives, hidden in a last stretch of undisturbed forest. Conservationists continue to search for any sign of these parrots. You can help by:
• Boycotting products that are 100% palm oil-free to avoid contributing to deforestation and biodiversity loss.
• Supporting reforestation efforts in Colombia and across South America.
• Raising awareness about the plight of the Sinu Parakeet and the urgent need to protect their habitat.
• Demanding stronger conservation policies from governments and businesses that contribute to deforestation.
#BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife every time you shop.
Support the conservation of this species
Further Information
BirdLife International. 2016. Pyrrhura subandina. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T45422401A95151315. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T45422401A95151315.en. Downloaded on 16 February 2021.
Birds of Colombia. (n.d.). Sinu Parakeet (Painted Parakeet). Retrieved February 2025, from https://birdsofcolombia.com/pages/sinu-parakeet-painted-parakeet
Loroparque Fundación. (n.d.). Pyrrhura picta subandina (Sinu Parakeet). Retrieved February 2025, from https://www.loroparque-fundacion.org/en/portfolio/pyrrhura-picta-subandina-sinu-parakeet/
Sinu Parakeet Pyrrhura subandina
How can I help the #Boycott4Wildlife?
Take Action in Five Ways
1. Join the #Boycott4Wildlife on social media and subscribe to stay in the loop: Share posts from this website to your own network on Twitter, Mastadon, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube using the hashtags #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife.
2. Contribute stories: Academics, conservationists, scientists, indigenous rights advocates and animal rights advocates working to expose the corruption of the palm oil industry or to save animals can contribute stories to the website.
Mel Lumby: Dedicated Devotee to Borneo’s Living Beings
Anthropologist and Author Dr Sophie Chao
Health Physician Dr Evan Allen
The World’s Most Loved Cup: A Social, Ethical & Environmental History of Coffee by Aviary Doert
How do we stop the world’s ecosystems from going into a death spiral? A #SteadyState Economy
3. Supermarket sleuthing: Next time you’re in the supermarket, take photos of products containing palm oil. Share these to social media along with the hashtags to call out the greenwashing and ecocide of the brands who use palm oil. You can also take photos of palm oil free products and congratulate brands when they go palm oil free.
https://twitter.com/CuriousApe4/status/1526136783557529600?s=20
https://twitter.com/PhillDixon1/status/1749010345555788144?s=20
https://twitter.com/mugabe139/status/1678027567977078784?s=20
4. Take to the streets: Get in touch with Palm Oil Detectives to find out more.
5. Donate: Make a one-off or monthly donation to Palm Oil Detectives as a way of saying thank you and to help pay for ongoing running costs of the website and social media campaigns. Donate here
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Sinu Parakeets are on a knife-edge of survival in #Colombia 🇨🇴 ravaged by #PalmOil #Soy and #Meat #Deforestation, they may now be lost 💔🙈 Help them and others survive before we never see them again. #BoycottPalmOil 🌴⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife
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Brazil’s antitrust regulator, CADE, on Sept. 30 decided to suspend the Amazon soy moratorium from Jan. 1, 2026. Depending on the probe’s course of action, this could dismantle one of the nation’s most important private sector pacts credited with slowing deforestation of the tropical rainforest for soy plantations. Initiated in 2006, the Amazon soy moratorium […]
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