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Philippines’ only cockroach expert defends bugs from extinction

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 8, 2026 at 09:35 AM
Philippines’ only cockroach expert defends bugs from extinction
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Cristian Lucanas, the Philippines' only cockroach expert, is working to change the negative perception of these insects and highlight their ecological importance. Lucanas, who has discovered 15 cockroach species, studies the insects in their natural habitat, including Philippine rainforests. Despite the common aversion to cockroaches, Lucanas argues that they play a crucial role in the ecosystem and deserve further research. He aims to educate people about the benefits of cockroaches, even though he acknowledges the widespread fear and disgust associated with them. His work at the University of the Philippines involves studying the diverse world of cockroaches, which includes over 4,600 known species.

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Manila 40% Los Banos 50% University of the Philippines 60% Philippines 80% Cristian Lucanas ×290%

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cockroach 100% entomologist 80% cristian lucanas 70% insect 60% philippines 50% ecosystem 50% extinction 40% species 40%

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