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flag Six new bat species found in the Philippines boost its total to 85, highlighting the country's rich biodiversity and conservation needs.

flag Scientists have identified six new bat species in the Philippines, raising the country’s total to 85, nearly double the U.S. count. flag The tube-nosed bats—Murina alvarezi, Murina baletei, Murina hilonghilong, Murina luzonensis, Murina mindorensis, and Murina philippinensis—were confirmed through decades of fieldwork and genetic analysis. flag Previously, only two such species were known in the Philippines, one of which was misidentified. flag Weighing 4 to 14 grams, these small, insect-eating bats play key roles in pest control and forest health. flag Their unique tube-shaped nostrils may aid in smell or navigation. flag The discoveries highlight the Philippines as a biodiversity hotspot and underscore the need for forest conservation to protect both known and undiscovered species.

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