Mt. Kitanglad Natural Park (MKNP)

Forty-two plant species are recorded at Mt. Kitanglad. Among these are a number of endemic plant species which are now considered rare.

Seventy-four avian species are recorded, including some species which were common during previous studies but were rarely observed at present such as Phaphitreron a. amethysina, Macrophygia phasianella tenuirostris, Prioniturus discurus, Trichoglossus jhonstoniae, Harpactes ardens, Coracina mcgregori, Aceros leucocephalus, Buceros hydrocorax mindanensis, and Basilornis miranda. Some species, however, appeared more abundant compared to earlier observations. These include species like Lophozosterops goodfellowi, Hypocryptadius cinnamomeus, Leonardina woodi and Erythrura coloria. Another species, Serinus estherae was recorded for the first time. An important component of the avian fauna of Mt. Kitanglad Natural Park is the endangered Philippine eagle, Pithecophaga jefferyi.

Very few mammalian and herpetological species were observed but this could be an artifact rather than a reflection of the real conditions in the area. Species belonging to the Families Suidae and Cervidae which used to be common in the area are now rare. This can be attributed to the increased demand for meat by the local inhabitants.