Up to 17,500 Flying Foxes Recorded in Davao Occidental Colony
Environment officials have recorded a colony of up to 17,500 Island and Large Flying Foxes in Davao Occidental. The discovery highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts for these threatened species and their habitats.
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