John,

An illegal animal skull trade has been uncovered in Indonesia. Tourists are taking bones from orangutans and gibbons out of the country in their airplane luggage.

A lot of the species that are being traded are endangered. Unsuspecting tourists may not know this, and may be buying skulls on sale and unintentionally contributing to the hunting of animals for profit.

There is already a law banning the trade, but airlines aren’t honouring it. That’s where we come in. Indonesia’s busiest tourism time is the middle of the year, so let’s ramp up the pressure on airlines now and get bans in place.

Emirates, American Airlines and Qantas: protect orangutans and gibbons and ban animal skulls in luggage.

On the Hindu island of Bali primates have a sacred status. They’re worshipped and revered. As a result most primates in Indonesia are legally protected. They’re not allowed to be caught, transported or traded, whether they are dead or alive.

But this illegal wildlife trade of animal skulls has increased over the last decade.

Tell airlines like Emirates, American Airlines and Qantas: help protect endangered animals and ban wildlife skulls in luggage.

Thanks to the Ekō community, major airline TUI has banned transporting shark fins in their cargo. Public pressure works. Let’s do it again and help protect endangered species like orangutans and gibbons in Indonesia.