It is the largest and least disturbed freshwater wetland in the country. The marsh plays an important ecological role in Caraga Region and has a complex network of marshes, rivers, lakes and ponds.
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Fifty-three (53) species of reptiles including two turtle species, 2 crocodile species, 7 geckos, six Agamid lizards, 19 sp of skink, 1 monitor lizard and 16 sp of snakes. A total of 197 bird species have been recorded in Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. 197 bird species; 240 species of vascular plants were collected and identified.
Unique Flora: Sixteen (16) of the vascular plant species are endemic.
Unique Fauna: Sixty-seven (67) bird species are endemic to the Philippines, forty-eight (48) are endemic to Mindanao while 10 are threatened species. Egretta sacra (Pacific Reef Heron – Black Phase) was discovered at Lake Panlabuhan during the wetlands tour in celebration of the World Wetlands Day 2017. Thirty-four reptiles endemic to the Philippines and 11 are endemics.
Habitat Types: Freshwater wetland with complex network of lakes, rivers, marsh and ponds.
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This national park is the only place in the world where one can find the biggest remaining population of the tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis). It features Mt. Baco (2,488 meters above
Withsnow-capped mountains and glaciers linked with mangroves and tropical seas, the Lorentz National Park is the largest single protected area in Southeast Asia. It boasts of the highest peak east
The forest complex covers three national parks and one wildlife sanctuary. These are Kaeng Krachan National Park (291,500 hectares), located just four hours away from Bangkok; Kui Buri National Park
