Planet Mongabay · 4 days ago

Scientists confirm horseshoe crabs in a second Philippine province, urge conservation

Scientists confirm horseshoe crabs in a second Philippine province, urge conservation

Philippine researchers have confirmed the presence of horseshoe crabs in the southern island province of Tawi-Tawi for the first time through interviews with local residents. Previously, scientists had recorded the arthropods’ existence only in the country’s Palawan province.

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