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Agusan Marsh and Wild life Sanctuary.

Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most significant wetlands in the Philippines. It is a protected area covering more thanh 14,000 hectares, in the heart of the Agusan River. During the rainy season extensive flooding is a natural and unique phenomenon, which is vital for the survival of flora and fauna. Interfacing between land and water systems, it is highly productive and biological rich ecosystem. Agusan Marsh was formally included in the Ramsar List Wetlands of International Importance in 1999. The Sanctuary is a home to several globally endangered animals, such as the Golden-crown flying fox (Acerodon Jubatos), Silvery Kingfisher crocodile (Crocodylus Porosus). It is a once in a lifetime experience to observe the thousands of blooming water lilies floating in shallow marsh lakes. Here one can see the ethnic Manobo tribe clustered in floating bamboo houses, enjoying the abundance of fresh water beneath the weight upto 30 kls. The sight has undisturbed exotic flora and fauna like giant water lilies length over a meter high.Purple Herons, storks and sea eagles� these are only few of the migratory birds from all over southeast Asia is best seen during the months of Nov. to Jan. in Agusan Marsh. The largest Marshland in the Philippines. The endangered �din