Isla Biodiversity Conservation
Amphibians and reptiles list of Babuyan Islands published
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The Babuyan group of islands is home to 5 species of amphibians and 47 species of reptiles, according to a collaboration of scientists from ISLA and other international institutions.
The list includes species endemic, or found only, to the island group including the Calayan Gecko Gekko rossi, the Babuyan Claro Gecko Gekko crombota, the Dalupiri Wolf-Snake Lycodon chyrsoprateros, and the Camiguin Wolf-Snake Lycodon bibonius.
Last Updated (Tuesday, 19 April 2011 12:13)
Research shows fluctuating Piding numbers, small range size
Research has shown that the population of the Calayan Rail has fluctuated during the period 2005-2010, with the highest numbers being recorded in 2010. Meanwhile, a distribution modelling study estimates the total range of the Calayan Rail at 84.6 sq. km. Last Updated (Tuesday, 19 April 2011 12:10)
Crane recorded in the Philippines for the first time
A Demoiselle Crane Grus virgo was recorded in the island of Calayan—a new bird record for the Philippines. Last Updated (Monday, 21 February 2011 12:09)
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The early bird catches the worm at the Asian bird fair
Last Updated (Monday, 21 February 2011 13:01)
Longog residents sign support for wildlife sanctuary
Last Updated (Sunday, 20 February 2011 19:38)
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During the first few hours of September 24, three delegates of Isla Biodiversity Conservation lay down on the cold tiled floor of NAIA terminal 3 while waiting for their flight going to Davao City, the venue for the 1st Asian bird fair and the 6th Philippine bird festival. Two of them are from Calayan Island, Cagayan and the other one is a volunteer from Rizal province.
Residents want Calayan’s forests and watershed protected through the proposed wildlife sanctuary. This sign of support was given through a signature campaign organized during the public consultation and public presentation last June and July 2010.