More than half the birds, amphibians and mammals endemic to the Philippines are threatened with extinction, according to a statement released by the country's environment and natural resources department and reported by AFP.
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Joselito Atienza said that 592 of the 1,137 species of amphibians, birds and mammals found only in the Philippines are considered "threatened or endangered." 227 endemic species of plants are "critically endangered."
Large-scale deforestation is the primary driver of wildlife decline in the archipelago. High population growth and demand for timber and agricultural land contribute to forest loss.
Source: http://news.mongabay.com/2008/0722-philippines.html
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Half of the Philippines' endemic wildlife is with extinction
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This issue has been running for years, and unless some action is taken, it will totally be prevented. For now, it may not be fully curable, but only treatable.
This issue has been running for years, and unless some action is taken, it will totally be prevented. For now, it may not be fully curable, but only treatable.
sayang naman kasi. mggnda rin nmn mga animals natin sa Pinas kaya lang there are people who care less or who don't care at all.
It's sad to see wild animals endangered of being extinct. I love animals, as a matter of fact I have many of pets at home.
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