Endangered species in the Philippinesvideo

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Giant largest living bivalve clam mollusk

weigh more than 200 kilograms (440 lb) measure as much as 120 cm (47 in) across

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Giant clam found in

Philippines, taklobo, South China Sea in the coral reefs of Sabah (Malaysian Borneo

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Law protecting

Philippines Laws RA 8550 Fishery Code

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Philippine crocodile Crocodylus mindorensis

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Philippine crocodile conservation status Crocodylus mindorensis is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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The estimated wild population is comprised of less than 200 individuals

some will be found in mindoro

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It has a limited distribution range and is threatened by habitat destruction, chiefly due to agricultural expansion and a rapidly expanding human population. The main threat used to be hunting, but habitat destruction is now a bigger hazard. Unsustainable fishing practices such as dynamite fishing is also a problem.

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The Philippine eagle is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN

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The species is protected by Philippine law and individuals found guilty of killing them can face a 12year prison sentence as well as heavy fines

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Red List with reports listing their population between 180 to 500 eagles.

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The species is protected by Philippine law and individuals found guilty of killing them can face a 12year prison sentence as well as heavy fines

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Deforestation is the primary threat to the Philippine eagles population, although juvenile(young)eagles are sometimes caught in traps set for other animals.

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tarsier It is found in the southeast archipelago, particularly in Bohol, Leyte, and Mindanao.

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The Calamian Deer This deer is usually found only in the Calamianesa group of islands in Northern Palawan

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estimated population of 100 to 300 today

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Conservation Status The Calamian deer is classified as endangered by the IUCN (1996), with an estimated population of 900 animals.

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Why tamaraw is endangered?. The Philippine 'tamaraw' is endangered because of habitat loss and alterations.

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Where can tamaraw be found? The tamaraw numbered approximately 10,000 animals at the turn of the century and approximately 1,000 by 1949, and today estimates range from 100 to 200 animals. and all of them can be found in the Mt. Iglit-Baco National Park in Mindoro Occidental.

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 Negros Fruit-dove (Ptilinopu s arcanus)

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 Why Negros Fruit Dove is a critically endangered species? only one single bird of its kind was found, it is estimated that only fewer than 50 of them exist. - hunting and habitat destruction are its major threats.
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