Javanese eagles endangered

Javanese eagles endangered

JEMBER, East Java: The number of Javanese eagles in the
province is rapidly dwindling and the species may soon reach
extinction unless conservatory measures are taken immediately, a
local official says.

Chief of the East Java Agency for Conservation of Natural
Resources Indra Arinal said yesterday there remains only 108 to
200 pairs of the eagles throughout Java.

A computer simulation engineered by agency shows that the
large birds, who are living in reserved forests, might be extinct
in about 50 years unless proper measures are taken.

The birds' last remaining habitats are the forest reserves of
Meru Betiri, Cangar, Kawi, Lebakharjo, Iyang Plateau and Mount
Raung, Antara news agency reported yesterday.

Indra called on residents not to poach the birds, which are
protected by law. (pan)