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In 2001, Republic Act 9147, or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act was enacted to protect the tamaraw and other endemic species from hunting and sale. [32] During the 1970s, a gene pool was established to preserve the tamaraw's numbers. However, the project was not successful, as only one offspring, named "Kali", was produced.
The tokay gecko is quickly becoming a threatened species in the Philippines because of indiscriminate hunting. Collecting, transporting and trading in geckos without a license can be punishable by up to 12 years in jail and a fine of up to ₱1 million under Republic Act 9147, in addition to other applicable international laws. [23]
The rufous hornbill (Buceros hydrocorax), also known as the Philippine hornbill and locally as kalaw (pronounced KAH-lau), is a large species of hornbill endemic to the Philippines (the largest hornbill in the country).
Presidential Drug Enforcement Authority Act: Seeks to amend Article XI of Republic Act No. 9165 otherwise known as The Comprehensive Drugs Act of 2002, and creating the Presidential Drug Enforcement Authority. SB00004: July 1, 2019: Creating the Dangerous Drugs Court: Seeks to create a special court to be known as The Dangerous Drugs Court. SB00005
A wild ssp. occipitalis. EBird describes the bird as "A medium-sized dove of lowland and mid-elevation forest canopy. Distinguished by green upperparts, tail, thighs, and sides, gray crown and sides to the neck, yellow breast, maroon patch on the belly, and maroon stripe from the eye around the back of the head.
The Philippine serpent eagle (Spilornis holospilus) is an eagle found in the major islands of the Philippines.It is sometimes treated as a race of the crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela).
Many other towns are following in Carmen's footsteps by becoming proactive in saving this bat. There is also a law that applies to both of the islands, which is the Republic Act 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act. This Act, among other objectives, conserves and protects wildlife and their habitat.
Bats are included in the list of animals protected by Republic Act 9147 (Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act). [19] The provincial government-owned Mambukal Resort inaugurated its "Butterfly Garden," in December 2007. Live predators of butterflies like tarantula, wild geckos, scorpions, millipedes and centipedes were displayed. [20]