Danilo S. Balete

Danilo S. Balete (1960 in the Bicol Region of the Philippines – July 1, 2017), also known as Danny Balete, was a Filipino zoologist and biologist. His is known for his work on the Philippines' endemic mammal species.[1][2] He pursued the question of what determines species diversity. The research by Balete and his team overturned previously held notions that diversity decreased in mountainous regions, showing that harsh environments could generate, rather than suppress, species diversity.[3][4]

His research also included non-mammals and plants. He is credited for the discovery of several species of Rafflesia.[2]

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  2. ^ a b Alvarez, James DV. (10 July 2017). "Danny Balete: One of the finest field biologists the Philippines has ever seen". UPLB Museum of Natural History. Archived from the original on 2019-07-15. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
  3. ^ Reyes, Rachel A.G. (January 2, 2018). "From Washington Sycip to Isabel Granada: Bidding goodbye to some of the notable people who died in 2017". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on 2020-06-16. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
  4. ^ "Two new species of "tweezer-beaked hopping rats" discovered in Philippines". Field Museum. 2019-06-06. Archived from the original on 2020-06-16. Retrieved 2020-06-16.