Philippine Eagle: A. Ways On How We Can Help in Saving The Critically Endangered Animals in The Philippines. (30 Points)

Members: Barlis, Jhulian Guilbert
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HUMSS 11- D
A. Ways on how we can help in saving the critically endangered

animals in the Philippines. (30 points)
Philippine Eagle
Population Status: Critically Endangered
Body Length: 2.5- 3.3 feet (76- 102cm)
Wingspan: 6.5 feet (1.9m)
Weight: 10-28 pounds (4.5-8.1 kg)
The Philippine Eagle, as its name suggests, is found only in the Philippines, an island country in
Southeast Asia. While the Philippines consists of more than 7,103 islands, the Philippine Eagle is found
on only four of them, all within the northern and eastern regions of the country. The Philippine eagle
was named as the national bird of the Philippines in 1995 and was considered as one of the rarest bird in
the world with an estimated population of fewer than 500 individuals. Apart from being one of the
largest in the world, it could be argued that the Philippine Eagle is also one of the most striking. It has a
massive dark black bill with a tinge of blue, neon yellow feet, and pale gray- blue eyes. Its cottony white
belly contrasts with its darker back, and fringe- like feathers on its legs match the long brown feathers
that adorn its head and the back of its neck. Though the Philippine Eagle may spend time along forest
edges, and has even been observed in areas where the forest has been logged, this species is a true
forest raptor and relies on pristine primary forest in which to hunt, build its nest and raise its young.
However, much of this species' lowland habitat is being destroyed, mainly due to logging and conversion
of forest land into agricultural fields. When this happens, of course, the eagles can no longer live there.
Lately, they have been more and more restricted to living mainly on mountain slopes, which are
generally less at risk because it is more difficult to log or grow crops on a slope than it is in the lowlands.
They can live up to 40+ years in captivity but probably much less in the wild for they are threatened daily
by human activities.
Why Philippine Eagles are Endanger species?
1. Deforestation
- The forest is the only home for the Great Philippine Eagle. It is where they obtain food,
reproduce, and nourish their offspring. Unfortunately, illegal logging and irresponsible use
of resources have resulted to the disappearance of their forest habitat that brings deathly
consequences to the said species.
2. Shooting of the said Species
- At least one Philippine Eagle is killed every year because of shooting. As more of our forest is
lost, Philippine Eagles go farther and farther from their usual hunting grounds in search for
preys to hunt. This usually brings them towards human settlements and their livestock,
which often results to conflict-with the Philippine Eagle on the losing end.
Since biotic potential is determined by reproductive capacity of an organism. Let’s break down this
reproductive capacity a little further, into four factors that influence biotic potential. The first factor will
be the age at which the Philippine eagle first reproduces, this is probably the most important factor
influencing biotic potential. The younger the Philippine eagle can get busy producing offspring, the
faster its population will increase. The Philippine eagle is ready to reproduce at about five years of age
since that is when they mature sexually. The second factor that influences the biotic potential will be the
number of offspring that can survive to sexual maturity or adulthood. The more offspring of the
Philippine eagle survives at an age where they are able to reproduce, the greater there population will
increase. The third one will be the number of offspring produced each time the Philippine eagle
reproduces. A Philippine eagle produces a single offspring every two years. Lastly, the frequency of the
reproductive cycle/ the total number of time a Philippine eagle reproduces during its life. Philippine
eagle’s life expectancy ranges from 30 to 60 years, but can breed only in alternative years and be
incubated for 2 months. The number of potential offspring that a Philippine eagle’s can produce in her
lifetime will be 15-30 eggs.
Ways on how we can protect Philippine eagles.
1. Learn about endangered species in your area

- The first step to protecting endangered species is learning about how interesting and
important they are in this way we will be more knowledgeable about the species near us
and can be a potential help whenever we saw one that is in danger due to human activities.
2. Protecting of wildlife habitat
- Eagles are now critically endangered species due to human activities that destroys their
ecosystem for them to not able to grow. Perhaps the greatest threat that many species
faces is the widespread destruction of their habitat like logging, oil and grass drilling, over-
grazing and development all resulting in habitat destruction. Parks, wildlife refuges, and
other open space should be protected near our communities. We should not allow whether
it be legal or illegal logging in the areas where wildlife is observed to preserve their habitat
and the species present in the area.
3. Stop Harassing wildlife
- We humans need to stop hunting these majestic creatures. We should strongly prohibit
people from shooting, trapping or forcing a threatened or endangered animal into captivity
that can lead to their extinction. We should not catch nor cage them for they belong to the
wild and in order to achieve these we need to let the said law in taking actions and
punishing the people who are responsible for these crimes and taking them to serve behind
bars for a decade and two.
4. Decreasing the use of herbicides and Pesticides
- Many herbicides and pesticides take a long time to degrade and build up in the soils or
throughout the food chain. Predators can be harmed if they have eaten poisoned animals
and in order for them to not consume any we should lessen the use or look for alternative
chemicals that cannot harm these endangered species
5. Visit a national wildlife refuge, park or other open space
- These protected space provide habitat to many native wildlife, birds, fish, plants and such.
We should volunteer at our local nature center or wildlife refuge to be more informed on
how we should handle them and be more aware of their current situation.
6. Allow IP’s to protect the wildlife
- Teach IPs to recognize and gain access to the basic social services they need to uplift their
lives in this way we are becoming a stepping stone for Indigenous communities to better
participate in forest protection and eagle stewards. While they are doing this, it will also
help to stimulate their culture and since we are looking at the protection of the Philippine
eagle through our culture-based conservation as an entry point.
Why do we need to save the Philippine eagle?
1. For the environment

- As the species on top of the food chain, the Philippine Eagle has a crucial role to play in
keeping the gentle balance of the ecosystem in check. It helps naturally regulate species
population and provide an umbrella of protection to all other life forms in its territory. An
abundant Philippine Eagle population means signifies a healthy forest.
2. A heritage
- This rare and majestic bird species can be found nowhere else but in the Philippines. Losing
the species to extinction would also mean the world losing a precious biological heritage.
3. A livelihood
- Ensuring the safety of the Philippine Eagle population in the upland areas can result to
additional source of income for the marginalized communities sharing the forest with the
Eagles through our biodiversity-friendly initiatives. These projects are funded to strengthen
conservation efforts in areas where Philippine Eagles occur.
4. Has a Cultural impact
- Conservation efforts also bring positive cultural outcomes to many indigenous communities
in the upland areas. The Philippine Eagle is embedded in the oral histories and other cultural
artifacts of several indigenous groups in the country. This indicates that it performs a role in
the human production of unique cultures.
References:
https://www.endangered.org/10-easy-things-you-can-do-to-save-endangered-species/?
fbclid=IwAR0HEyzglKIWbbqHDGXNy2HuiM1wO756vzhWwNMVlfLaotdT3MTOoAzExRg
https://whitleyaward.org/winners/conserving-the-philippine-eagle-on-mindanao-island/?
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https://peregrinefund.org/explore-raptors-species/eagles/philippine-eagle?
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https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/philippine-eagle-11-facts-about-the-philippines-
national-bird/
https://www.google.com/search?q=philippine+eagle&sxsrf=ALeKk00T2SIPl-sLBRA-
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https://study.com/academy/lesson/how-is-biotic-potential-determined.html
https://www.philippineeaglefoundation.org/the-philippine-eagle

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A. Ways on how we can help in saving the critically endangered

Population Status: Critically Endangered

Body Length: 2.5- 3.3 feet (76- 102cm)

Wingspan: 6.5 feet (1.9m)

Weight: 10-28 pounds (4.5-8.1 kg)

Why Philippine Eagles are Endanger species?

Ways on how we can protect Philippine eagles.

1. Learn about endangered species in your area

Why do we need to save the Philippine eagle?

1. For the environment

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