BioCamp relaunched to strengthen Tamaraw conservation on Mindoro island

Mindoro is a unique biogeographic region in the Philippines due to its isolation and diverse habitats, resulting in a high degree of endemism for its flora and fauna. Standing out among its wildlife is the Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis), an endemic dwarf water buffalo found only on the island. A natural heritage icon of the Philippines, it is the largest endemic land animal in the country. Unfortunately, this flagship species is categorized as Critically Endangered by the IUCN with wild populationsRead More→