\ SCIENTIFIC NAME REASONS FOR THE EXTINCTION

NAME
Tiger
Tigers are poached for their body
Panthera tigris parts, which are used in
traditional Asian medicine, while
skins are also highly prized.

Atlantic Turtle Dermochelys coriaceathe Large numbers of adults being

caught as by catch and killed
accidentally by fishing fleets and
rising sea levels and higher
temperatures on Atlantic
beaches pose a new threat to
turtles and their offspring.

Polar Bear Ursus maritimus Climate change will affect polar

bears and to develop adaptation
strategies.

Bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus It is the source of highest grade

sushi.

Eagle Pithecophaga jefferyi The eagle has always been

difficult to census because of the
significant logistic difficulties of
working in dense, steep rain
forest.

Crocodile Crocodylus Midorensis They are been hunted for their

valuable skin which is considered
as one of the most price leather
 in the international market.

Philippine Tarsier Tarsius Philippensis They are being kept in captivity

because people think they are
cute but the tarsier will die 12
years earlier than their original
death date. They will die of
psychological trauma or it will
commit suicide. 

Tamaraw Anoa Mindorensis The species is one of the top

game animals and its head is
considered valuable trophy by
the average big-game hunter
anywhere in the world.

Philippine Deer Cervus Mariannus They are highly threatened within

their respective range because if
deforestation and over-hunting.

Palawan Bearcat Arctictis Binturong The Palawan bearcats is

sometimes eaten by the natives.
The fur is used in making caps,
wraps and coats and is even
used as decor. The species has
been heavily affected by
deforestation, hunting and
trapping. 
 Some Endangered Species

Shenelle P. Dela Cruz June 21, 2010

BSMT-2G Zoo 11 lec.