Five Critically Endangered Species in the Philippines
If Noah saved a pair of each animal during the great Flood, it means that each species started propagating from two of each kind. From there, it is said that each multiplied to countless number of populations per animal. Then, millions of years after, we arrive at the point where they become endangered, and the next thing we know, they’re extinct.
Here is a list of five of the many endangered species found in the Philippines.
Yes, it’s true. The Philippine Crocodiles, or sometimes called Mindoro Crocodiles—which are endemic only to the Philippines—are slowly decreasing and falling as prey to the ruthless hunters. However powerful and threatening these creatures may be, they still cannot escape those predators, who see them as a prize, an expensive material used for accessories (i.e. wallets, bags, shoes).
So, the next time you visit one of those exclusive fashion bazaars, be sure to be wary of what you buy.
Scientific Name: Crocodylusmindorensis
Common Name:
Philippine freshwater crocodile
Habitat:
Mindoro
4. Mindoro Bleeding-Heart
Why is its heart bleeding, you ask? It is probably because it’s saddened by its fate.
The Mindoro Bleeding-Heart, a type of ground dove that has a conspicuous red spot on its chest, is just another species fighting for its very existence, and right to inhabit the planet Earth, just like any other mediocre creature. The worst part is that most of the primary forests of Mindoro, its natural habitat, have been cleared of this species.
3. Rufuos-Headed Hornbill
Another species still trying to save itself from extinction is the Rufous-Headed Hornbill. This type of bird has a hefty horn and is endemic to the Western part of Visayas, Philippines. Yep, you read that right; no other country has this magnificent species. It’s just a shame how, us, Filipinos find it really difficult to keep these creatures’ population alive.
Scientific Name: Aceroswaldeni
Common Name:
Kalaw
Habitat:
Panay, some part of Zamboanga del Norte, extinct in Guimaras
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