Introduction

Question 1

scientific study of amphibians and reptiles.
-is composed of a number of cross-disciplines: behaviour, ecology, physiology, anatomy, paleontology, taxonomy,
and others

Answer 1

Herpetology

Question 2

the species that are on the verge of extinction. They are therefore used as an ambassador to draw society’s attention towards the need to conserve them.

Answer 2

flagship species

Question 3

Father of Philippine Herpetology

Answer 3

Dr. Edward H. Taylor

Question 4

A lone Mount Data Cloud Frog

Answer 4

Platymantis subterrestris

Question 5

Due to the _________________ of the Philippines there is high level of Endemism and Biological diversity.

Answer 5

Biogeographical isolation

Question 6

How many islands in the Philippines?

Answer 6

7 641

Question 7

The Philippines has 7,641 islands spanning more than _______________ of territory

Answer 7

300,000 square kilometers

Question 8

Megadiverse Countries

Answer 8

1. Australia
2. Brazil
3. China
4. Colombia
5. DRC- Democratic Republic of Congo
6. Ecuador
7. India
8. Indonesia
9. Madagascar
10. Malaysia
11. Mexico
12. Peru
13. Philippines
14. South Africa
15. Papa New Guinea
16. United States
17. Venezuela

Question 9

Top 3 countries in the world for amphibian endemism

Answer 9

Madagascar- 176 species- 99%
Australia- 169- 86%
PNG- 134- 67%

Question 10

What is the rank of the Philippines for the amphibian endemism

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Top 13 with 44 species- 7% endemism

Question 11

Top 3 countries in the world for reptile endemism

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Madagascar- 274 species- 91%
Australia- 616- 82%
Philippines- 131 species- 68%

Question 12

are inherently fragile- with limited habitats, range and carrying capacity

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Island ecosystem

Question 13

includes all species threatened with extinction or may be affected by trade- subject to strict regulation unless duly authorized

Answer 13

Appendix 1

Question 14

includes all species which are not necessarily threatened but may become so unless trade is subject to strict regulation to avoid excessive utilization

Answer 14

Appendix II

Question 15

includes all species which any party identifies as being subject to regulation within jurisdiction for the purpose of prevention or restriction of exploitation.

Answer 15

Appendix III

Question 16

IUCN Threatened Species Categories

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Extinct
Threatened
Non-Threatened
Data Deficient
Not Evaluated

Question 17

Importance of Wildlife

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Economic Value
Biomedical Value
Ecological Value
Ethnic/ cultural value
Aesthetic value

Question 18

is used to designate a large area through which existing protected areas (national parks, biological reserves

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biological corridor, ecological corridor or corridor of conservation

Question 19

the remnants of the original ecosystems, maintain their connectivity through productive activities in the landscape that facilitate the flow of species

Answer 19

biological corridor, ecological corridor or corridor of conservation

Question 20

Biodiversity Corridor

Answer 20

1. Sierra Madre
2. Palawan
3. Eastern Mindanao