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Philippine Island sets record with World’s largest concentration of unique mammals

Philippine Island sets record with World's largest concentration of unique mammals

Luzon, the largest and most populous island of the Philippines, is home to the greatest concentration of unique mammal species on Earth. A 15-year study concluded that there were 56 species of mammals in Luzon, with 52 of them being endemic. Most mammals are small, less than 200 grams, making most discoveries previously unknown. Although … Read more

Philippine surfing island wiped out by typhoon

GENERAL LUNA, Philippines – Resort and club owners on a Philippine island popular with surfers and tourists were expecting a bumper Christmas holiday after Covid-19 restrictions finally eased. Then Super Typhoon Rai wiped them out. The strongest storm to hit the archipelago this year cut a swathe through Siargao, a tropical paradise known for its … Read more