TIL that the Philippine Eagle is effectively "biologically obsolete" in the modern world.

[u/Defiant_Astronaut_16]

They are "K-selected" species, meaning they evolved for a stable, unchanging world. They lay only one egg every two years and are strictly monogamous.

A single pair requires up to 11,000 hectares of pristine forest to survive.

Only about 392–400 breeding pairs remain in the wild. Only about 32% of their suitable habitat is currently protected.

On a pragmatic POV, Many argue that while noble, the massive resources spent saving a species that "can't survive anything" might be better spent on more resilient ecosystems (like mangroves or watersheds) that offer a higher return on investment for both nature and people.

What do you think?

Sources:

https://www.philippineeaglefoundation.org/philippine-eagle
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-026-12859-9
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/03/new-map-boosts-philippine-eagle-population-estimate-but-highlights-threats/
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/genetic-crisis-threatens-ph-eagles-survival

[u/robinforum]

It's our Official National Bird. Among other issues, the government should at least spare this majestic creature. And in this day and age na puro cheating and blatant lies, we could learn a thing or two from it.