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2 days ago · Philippines - Flora, Fauna, Ecosystems: Although many of the mountain regions and some of the lowlands remain heavily forested, the country’s forests have been shrinking rapidly for decades.
Jul 7, 2024 · Some experts believe that a small herd may still be located on the island of Masbate, although it is not confirmed. IUCN has declared 418 animal species in the Philippines to be either vulnerable or endangered. This article lists the top 50 critically endangered animals in the Philippines.
5 days ago · The Philippine Eagle is classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with only about 400 pairs remaining in the wild. Deforestation and hunting of species contributed to the decline of its population. The PEF said deforestation, upland farming, and forest encroachment destroy habitats, which causes ...
Jul 7, 2024 · It is the practice of turning a parcel of forest land and its natural resources off-limits when its Isnag owner dies. Apayao becomes the Philippines’ fourth biosphere reserve, along with the ...
DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda advised the public to immediately turn over to authorities any wildlife species they see or unintentionally capture so these animals can be brought to wildlife rehabilitation centers for proper care.
Jun 22, 2024 · The Philippine Eagle Week (PEW) is celebrated every June 4-10 of each calendar year by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 79, series of 1999. Now on its 24th year since its declaration, the BMB intends to celebrate the PEW in Region 12 as a prelude to the release of Philippine….
6 days ago · Habitat destruction and snake persecution are the leading causes of the decline of snake populations worldwide, highlighting the need to formulate scientifically robust conservation management plans that incorporate an understanding of local public attitudes toward snakes. We conducted an in-person survey of 968 residents of Maguindanao Provinces, Mindanao Island, Philippines, to investigate ...
