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GMA Network
5 days ago
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- GMA Network
Male Philippine eagle caught hunting a civet after release into wild
The foundation said that the sight of Kalatungan I making its hunt shows its 'successful integration into the wild' as an apex predator. A male Philippine eagle in Leyte was spotted hunting an Asian Palm Civet after its recent release into the wild, the Philippine Eagle Foundation said on Friday. The foundation said that the sight of Kalatungan I making its hunt shows its 'successful integration into the wild' as an apex predator. The sight was caught by one of the foundation's forest guards in Barangay Kagbana in Burauen, Leyte. 'It reflects the role he now plays as an apex predator of the complex food web of the Anonang-lobi forest ecosystem,' said PEF in a statement. 'With fewer than 400 pairs left, every successful hunt is a win for the species,' the organization added. The Philippine eagle (or the Monkey-eating eagle), which is also the national bird of the country, is classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with only about 400 pairs remaining in the wild. The Philippine eagle is also considered as the top carnivore animal in the country. They are only found in Luzon, in the provinces of Leyte and Samar, and in Mindanao, the PEF said. –NB, GMA Integrated News
Time of India
16-05-2025
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- Time of India
Asian Palm Civet & 5 cubs rescued from paddy store
Raipur: An Asian Palm Civet and five cubs were rescued from a residence in the Katghora forest division of Korba district. They were discovered inside a paddy storage unit in Mundali village. This unusual sighting caused surprise and some apprehension among the local villagers. "The civet was unwilling to leave her young," stated DFO Kumar Nishant. Prompt action was taken by the homeowner, Keshav Jaiswal, who informed the forest department. "Upon receiving the information, the team reached the site and safely captured the mother civet and her five young ones," the DFO explained. Following the rescue, the mother civet and her young offspring were released back into their natural habitat within a secure forest area nearby. "These animals pose no threat to humans; their diet consists of insects and rodents," the DFO clarified. The DFO further highlighted the significant role of the Asian Palm Civet in the production of Palm Civet Coffee , also known as Kopi Luwak , considered one of the world's most precious, delicious, and expensive coffees, predominantly found in Bali, Indonesia.
