MANILA, Philippines – "Minalwang," a male Philippine eagle released back into the wild after a two-year rehabilitation, was found dead in the forest of Mt. Lumot in Misamis Oriental, two months after it was set free by wildlife authorities. The raptor had apparently been felled by a bullet, an official in charge of wildlife conservation at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said Saturday. Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau Director Theresa Mundita Lim said the DENR community was "extremely saddened" by Minalwang's death. "This is another blow for us, especially for our conservation program where we have been trying so hard to perpetuate the exis...
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