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 Luzon is renowned as the

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