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This is the lecture by Eric Rickart, Mysteries of Life in the Philippines?

Exploring Biodiversity in the Philippines by Eric Rickart

Glossary:
Edemism - means that it’s unique in the region, it is only found in one place.

In this case, it is only found in the Philippines.

Lecture Highlights:

14 of 25 species found in Palawan are endemic species.
Greater Luzon’s and Mindanao’s non-flying mammals endemic species are 84%
Two of the largest bat’s in the world are in the Philippines:

• Golden Crown Flying fox wins in terms of wingspan about 6ft.
• Giant flying fox wins in terms of weight.

One of smallest bats in the world also lives in the Philippines called the bamboo bat.

There are more than 70 species of rodents.
5 species made to Philippines 50 species resulted.
Largest rat in the world is found in the Philippines genus Phloeomys weighing at 2 kg.
Native rats actually helps in maintaining the rice terraces.

At 50:00-56:00 he talks about the connection between Philippines and Utah.

56:00 Question and Answer portion.
Philippine Eagle, the largest eagle in the world.
Old world tree frogs are incredibly diverse.

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