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Bohol protected landscape survey identifies 55 wildlife species
A two-day environmental monitoring effort in Bohol's Alburquerque-Loay-Loboc Protected Landscape and Seascape has documented diverse fauna across the conservation area. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources recorded birds, bats, reptiles and other species during the September survey.
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Environmental officials completed a comprehensive wildlife assessment in Bohol's Alburquerque-Loay-Loboc Protected Landscape and Seascape (ALLPLS) on September 15 and 16, identifying 55 distinct species inhabiting the protected area. The monitoring exercise documented the region's biodiversity, from avian species identifiable by their distinctive calls to bats and reptiles occupying various ecological niches within the landscape.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Central Visayas conducted the survey as part of ongoing efforts to assess and document the protected area's ecological health and species composition. The two-day assessment recorded 47 bird species among the total species count, reflecting the area's significance as a habitat for diverse vertebrate fauna.
The ALLPLS encompasses portions of three municipalities in Bohol's interior and coastal regions, making it a critical conservation zone for the province's biological resources. Regular monitoring surveys such as this one provide baseline data necessary for effective protected area management and help identify priority species requiring conservation attention. The findings contribute to the broader understanding of Central Visayas' natural heritage and inform regional conservation strategies moving forward.