Philippines, The Rainforest

The Philippines boasts a significant share of the world’s tropical rainforest, comprising 10% of the country’s area. The islands harbor a great biodiversity of flora and fauna. Among the animals, there are 200 mammal species, 600 bird species, and 200 reptile species. Among the plants, there are 10,000 tree and fern species and 900 orchid species. Since large portions of the archipelago remain relatively unexplored, the numbers and range of diversity are probably even higher.