Community perceptions of orangutan conservation and palm oil in Melbourne, Australia
This study examined Greater Melbourne residents' perspectives toward orangutan conservation through a mixed mode survey method, using postal surveys (N 108, response rate 11.8% and telephone interviews (N 50, response rate 51% Differences were found between knowledge levels about orangutans, attitudes towards orangutans and behavioural intentions. It appears probable that when an individual is educated about how human beings impact orangutans and holds positive attitudes towards them, most would try to reduce their impact.