Summary:
- The study found that up to 25% of vertebrate species in the Philippines are at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, climate change, and other threats.
- The Philippines is considered a biodiversity hotspot, with a high number of unique and endangered species found nowhere else in the world.
- Protecting and restoring the country's natural habitats is crucial to preventing the loss of these irreplaceable species and preserving the Philippines' rich biodiversity.