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    The Animal Extinction

    Why animals do become extinct?

    Habitat Loss

    Most of the animals are adapted to a specific habitat and cannot live anywhere
    else.

    Introducing Non-Native species

    Many native species have become extinct because they have been killed, had
    their food eaten or lost their habitat due to introduced species.

    Hunting and Harvesting

    Some animals, like rhinos, tigers and bears are hunted in the wild for their skins,
    and other products. Most of these animals take a long time to reproduce and so
    are very close to extinction.

    List of extinct animals in the Philippines

    Sirenia Sea Cow - Sirenians are slow and


    passive mammals of tropical and sub-tropical waters.
    Their large thick bodies betray their heritage
    as relatives of elephants. There are only five living
    species of sirenians, known collectively as "sea-
    cows," including the dugong and the manatees.
    Cebu warty Pig - The Visayan warty pig is a
    small, forest-dwelling pig. Its diet includes cultivated
    vegetables and fallen fruits. It is usually found in
    groups of 4 - 5 individuals, with groups of up to a
    dozen individuals seen occasionally.

    Philippine rhinoceros - Rhinoceroses are


    universally recognized by their massive bodies,
    stumpy legs and either one or two dermal horns. In
    some species, the horns may be short or not obvious.

    Stegodon - Stegodon is a genus of the extinct


    subfamily Stegodontinae of the order Proboscidea. It
    was assigned to the family Elephantidae, but has also
    been placed in Stegodontidae.
    Tiger - Tigers are native to Asia, from India
    to Russia, including China, the Malay Peninsula, and
    even some Indonesian islands. Their habitat has gone
    through a series of environmental problems.

    Ways to prevent extinction of animals:

    1. Learn about endangered species in your area.


    2. Visit a national wildlife refuge, park or other open space
    3. Make your home wildlife friendly
    4. Native plants provide food and shelter for native wildlife
    5. Herbicides and pesticides may keep yards looking nice but they are in fact hazardous
    pollutants that affect wildlife at many levels.
    6. Recycle and buy sustainable products
    7. Protect wildlife habitat.

    References:

    http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/endangered_species/rhinoceros/
    http://www.animalinfo.org/species/artiperi/sus_cebi.htm
    http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/mammal/mesaxonia/sirenia.html
    http://www.worldstory.net
    http://www.archipelagofiles.com
    wwt.org.uk
    /www-endangered-org.

    Members:

    Ma.Anthea Asuncion Kyle Rafael Nabo


    Crystal Castillo Romer Pauligue
    Jomark Delpina Pancho Supremo

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