There may be just 800 of these endangered eagles left in the wild

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Philippine eagles are 1 of the largest surviving eagle taxon and necessitate a immense territory to thrive. A mapping task recovered that determination whitethorn beryllium less than a 1000 individuals left

By Jake Buehler

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4 March 2023

Philippine eagle

There are lone astir 800 Philippine eagles left, according to the latest survey of their numbers

Klaus Nigge/Philippine Eagle Foundation

An updated appraisal of a rare, rainforest-dwelling eagle confirms the taxon is critically endangered. But the caller insights connected its situation could assistance bring the vertebrate backmost from the brink.

Found lone connected the 4 large islands of the Philippines, Philippine eagles (Pithecophaga jefferyi) are 1 of the largest surviving eagle taxon – astir a metre agelong and heavier than a bowling ball. They hunt everything from monkeys to ample show lizards. Due to …

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