22/05/2026
๐ฟ๐ Happy International Day for Biological Diversity! ๐ฑ๐พ
Did you know? The Philippines is one of the world's 18 megadiverse countries, hosting about 2/3 of Earth's biodiversity. Thatโs 70-80% of all known plant and animal species ๐บ Scientists estimate over 52,177 species call the Philippines home, with a high level of endemism thanks to our unique island geography.
But at least 700 species are threatened with extinction, and many more are at risk due to habitat loss, pollution, illegal wildlife trade, and destructive farming. ๐ข๐ Only 37.47% of our key biodiversity areas are protected. We must do more! ๐ช๐ณ
As young Filipinos, we are the next guardians of our forests, farms, and seas! ๐ฑ๐ โจ Learn about local species โจ Plant native trees โจ Speak out for habitats that canโt speak for themselves ๐ด๐