Science at FMNH : Ep. 26 - Mammal Conservation in Island Ecosystems

Larry and a team of international collaborators began their research in the Philippines in 1981, and together they have discovered dozens of previously unknown species of mammals.  This research has helped to promote the declaration of several national parks, and has helped to improve the management of many others. With funding from the MacArthur Foundation, he worked with Filipino colleagues to establish the Wildlife Conservation Society of the Philippines in 1992.

Featured links:

• Vanishing Treasures of the Philippine Rain Forest
• Synopsis of Philippine Mammals
• Expeditions: Studying Mammalian Diversity in the Philippines
• Wildlife Conservation Society of the Philippines
• Larry Heaney
• The Zoology Department