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Philippine eagle Geothermica feted with exhibit at the National Museum
The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) and the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) have unveiled the taxidermy specimen of Philippine eagle Geothermica last Wednesday, June 5, at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH).
Geothermica's taxidermy mount was turned over by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB) to the NMP, which now belongs to the Philippine Zoological Reference Collections, according to the NMP via social media on June 7.
The legacy of the renowned Geothermica was feted in the past week in celebration of Philippine Eagle Week.
Aside from Geothermica's taxidermy specimen, the PEF also launched the "Geothermica & Philippine Eagle Conservation" photo exhibit to spotlight the need to protect the critically endangered Philippine eagles and to promote the conservation of the country's forests, which serve as their home.
The "Geothermica & Philippine Eagle Conservation" exhibit may be viewed for free at the Shell Philippines Centennial Courtyard at the NMNH until June 24.
The NMNH is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Geothermica, known fondly as Geo, was born on Jan. 7, 2004, to parents Kahayag and Junior.
He passed away at the Mandai Wildlide Reserve on Sept. 7, 2023, at the age of 19 years old.
Geothermica, along with female Philippine eagle Sambisig, were sent to Singapore on a 10-year-loan in 2019 as part of a breeding program. They were the first breeding pair to be sent outside of the country.
The Philippine eagle is characterized by its magnificent white and brown plumage and boasts a wingspan that can reach up to two meters (seven feet).
The Philippine eagle faces an extremely high risk of extinction in wild habitats due to hunting and the destruction of tropical rain forests in the country.
— CDC, GMA Integrated News
