Category: Biodiversity
These unique lizard species are the real-life ‘dragons’ of Southeast Asia
ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity By Dr. Theresa Mundita S. Lim Dragons feature prominently in mythology, folklore, and many cultures across…
Sun’s out, root’s out? This cave plant feeds bugs and other arthropods
Dr. Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo/UP Los Baños By Dr. Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo Cave biologists have long believed that life between caves…
This is the world’s biggest and weirdest flower. Can Pinoy scientists save it?
On June 16, 1841, with a roomful of scientists as his audience, museum curator J.E. Teschemacher revealed a new species…
Brilliance brutally cut short: The life, work, and legacy of Leonard Co
Philippine Taxonomic Initiative va Facebook Born on December 29, 1953 to a Chinese immigrant and an Ilocano mother, Leonardo Legaspi Co…
This newly described ‘medusa’ plant is a star among stars
Dr. Miguel David de Leon •A newly described flowering plant, Hoya medusa, has a combination of characteristics unlike any other species…
New documentary by Pinoy scientist highlights urgency of mangrove conservation
Weand Ybañez •Mangrove deforestation is a massive problem in the Philippines, one that deeply affects the lives of many coastal…
California Academy of Sciences describes 3 new Philippine species in 2021
Terry Gosliner © 2020 California Academy of Sciences •The California Academy of Sciences has released its 2021 list of newly…
Ang bubwit na nakaligtas sa bagsik ng bulkan
Dave Harlow/USGS Tatlong dekada na ang lumipas mula nang masaksihan ng mundo ang kapangyarihan ng bulkang Pinatubo. Pumutok ito noong…
Masungi Georeserve: A green frontier championing endangered and endemic wildlife
Masungi Georeserve Concealed in the rainforests of Baras, Rizal, award-winning conservation site Masungi Georeserve gives home to more than 400…
Farmer’s gold or fool’s gold? Facts about Golden Rice
Genetic Literacy Project •The Golden Rice project, which started in the 1990s, is a long time coming. •Golden Rice aims…
