🤯 Did You Know (click to read)
Mindanao’s mountainous interiors host some of the most significant remaining eagle territories.
Several Philippine Eagle populations persist in mountainous regions where elevations exceed 1,000 meters. These high-altitude forests often remain less disturbed due to rugged terrain. Cooler temperatures and steep slopes limit agricultural expansion. However, mountainous habitat can restrict prey diversity compared to lowland forests. Eagles occupying these zones must adapt to different ecological conditions. Elevation can provide refuge but not complete protection from logging or mining. Survival at altitude reflects both resilience and displacement.
💥 Impact (click to read)
Mountain refuges act as last strongholds when lowland forests disappear. Yet isolation at elevation can intensify genetic separation between populations. Steep landscapes complicate conservation monitoring and law enforcement.
Protecting upland forests preserves critical refugia for endangered predators. The Philippine Eagle’s presence above cloud lines illustrates how geography shapes survival under human pressure.
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