Philippine Rainforest

Tropical rainforestPhilippines

CountryPhilippines

Area20,000 km2 (remnants)

TypeTropical rainforest

Key SpeciesPhilippine eagle, tarsier, Visayan warty pig

About Philippine Rainforest

One of the most devastated forests on Earth. Only 3% of primary forest remains. The Philippine eagle is the largest eagle, critically endangered with 800 pairs. The Philippines has the highest rate of discovery of new species.

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