New species of mice discovered
Seven species of forest mice were discovered in Luzon island by a group of American and Filipino biologists, bringing the number of native mammals in Luzon to 49, or up by 17 percent.
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Paje said the discovery of new species is very timely with the declaration of the years 2011-2020 as “Decade on Biodiversity” by the United Nations (UN) and the national government.
