Philippine deer spotted again in Marinduque after decades-long absenceThe Philippine deer (Rusa marianna), once thought locally extinct, has been sighted again in Marinduque. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine deer (Rusa marianna), once thought to have disappeared locally for decades, has been sighted anew in several areas of Marinduque, in what conservation officials described as a "remarkable conservation breakthrough." The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) MIMAROPA – PENRO Marinduque said the sightings were confirmed through sustained monitoring efforts led by the Marinduque Wildlife Sanctuary Protected Area Management Office, in collaboration with local communities. These efforts included Biodiversity Monitoring System activities, installation of camera traps in Barangay Malibago in Torrijos and Barangay Makulapnit in Sta. The agency said the renewed sightings "highlight the success of collaboration among government agencies, local government units and communities."

Source: Philippine Star March 21, 2026 10:54 UTC