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Philippine eaglet Riley dies Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Facebook/Philippine Eagle Foundation

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3 months after its 'groundbreaking birth', Philippine eaglet 'Riley' dies

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744791811538490800708_978314281090466_8278877768068208649_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Philippine eaglet Riley dies Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Facebook/Philippine Eagle Foundation</div>MANILA — &quot;Riley&quot;, the Philippine eagle that experienced the first-ever documented assisted hatching in the country, has passed away, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced Wednesday.Riley was the offspring of PEF&#x27;s eagles &quot;Sinag&quot; and &quot;Dakila&quot;. Once labeled as &quot;Chick No. 38&quot;, Riley&#x27;s natural hatching happened January 16, 2025.&quot;It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Riley, one of the Philippine eagles under our care at the Philippine Eagle Foundation. Though the eaglet&#x27;s time with us was short, Riley captured hearts and inspired hope — becoming a powerful symbol for his species’ conservation from hatch day to every milestone along the way,&quot; the foundation said in a Facebook post.PEF and Filipinos had celebrated Riley&#x27;s natural hatching, with the <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/2/19/pef-announces-1st-unassisted-ph-eagle-hatch-in-38-years-1105">foundation calling it a &quot;groundbreaking achievement&quot; in its 38-year history.</a>Riley&#x27;s arrival was deemed a &quot;symbol of hope&quot; for endangered animals like Philippine eagles.The foundation also thanked the animal keepers, veterinarians, staff, and every individual who showed &quot;unwavering love and support&quot; to Riley.&quot;We hope you continue to stand with us as we strive to secure a future for our national bird,&quot; the statement reads.&quot;A full necropsy is being conducted to help us better understand this loss,&quot; PEF added.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/11/20/philippine-hatchling-stirs-hope-for-endangered-eagle-1923">Philippine hatchling stirs hope for endangered eagle</a></div>The organization has long been trying to release the eagles back into the wild, but it has not succeeded in its operations.Philippine eagles often die from being shot or electrocuted while perched on power lines.The national bird of the country&#x27;s fast decline was mainly caused by ruthless hunting and habitat loss.Eagles are also known to be difficult to mate, with some even killing unwanted suitors.

"Riley", the Philippine eagle that experienced the first-ever documented assisted hatching in the country, has passed away, the Philippine Eagle Foundation announced Wednesday.

"Riley", the Philippine eagle that experienced the first-ever documented assisted hatching in the country, has passed away, the Philippine Eagle Foundation announced Wednesday.

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3 months after 'groundbreaking birth', Philippine eaglet 'Riley' dies

Ched Rick Gatchalian,

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Published Apr 16, 2025 04:33 PM PHT

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Updated Apr 16, 2025 05:07 PM PHT

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