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by Xtian Mack on November 10, 2012 The Mindanao Treeshrew (Urogale everetti), also called the Philippine tree shrew, is a species of treeshrew endemic to the Mindanao region in the Philippines. It is the heaviest treeshrew, weighing about 355 g, and is terrestrial. The body is 17-20 cm, and the tail is 11-17 cm. It has a particularly elongated snout and a rounded, even-haired tail. The fur is brownish, but with orange or yellow underparts. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 10, 2012 The Philippine mouse-deer (Tragulus nigricans), also known as the Balabac chevrotain or pilandok in Filipino, is a small, nocturnal ruminant which is endemic to Balabac and nearby smaller islands (Bugsuc and Ramos) southwest of Palawan in the Philippines. The genus Tragulus means 'little goat' and the Philippine mouse-deer has been named so due to the horizontal pupils of the eyes. This position of the pupil allows for an increase in peripheral depth perception. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 10, 2012 The Visayan spotted deer (Rusa alfredi), also known as the Philippine spotted deer, is a nocturnal and endangered species of deer located primarily in the rainforests of the Visayan islands of Panay and Negros though it once roamed other islands such as Cebu, Guimaras, Leyte, Masbate, and Samar. It is one of three endemic deer species in the Philippines, although it was not recognized as a separate species until 1983. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 10, 2012 The Calamian deer, Hyelaphus calamianensis, also known as Calamian hog deer, is an endangered species of deer found only in the Calamian Islands of Palawan province of the Philippines. It is one of three species of deer native to the Philippines, the other being the Philippine sambar and Visayan spotted deer. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 9, 2012 The Philippine deer (Rusa marianna), also known as the Philippine sambar or the Philippine Brown Deer, is a species of deer native to the forests and grasslands on most larger islands of the Philippines. This species can be found in a variety of habitats in the Philippines. They may be distributed anywhere from wooded lowlands to forested mountain slopes and up to 2,900 m (9,500 ft) metres above sea level. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 9, 2012 The Tamaraw or Bubalus Mindorensis (also known as Anoa Mindorensis) is a small water buffalo that is grayish in color and has a pair of straight, stout horns. Popularly called as Mindoro Dwarf Buffalo, they are endemic to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. These pygmy buffaloes are one of the world's rarest animals. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 9, 2012 The Dugong (Dugong dugon), also called baboy-dagat (pig of the sea) in Filipino, is the only surviving species belonging to the family Dugongidae. Also called the "sea cow", this gentle, slow-moving aquatic mammal feeds almost exclusively on the sea grasses in warm tropical and subtropical seas. This species is more closely related to elephants than to other marine mammals such as dolphins and whales. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 9, 2012 The butanding, or whale shark (Rhincodon typus), is a slow-moving filter-feeding animal that is considered as the largest fish in the sea, measuring 40 feet or more. Believed to have originated about 60 million years ago, the butanding can be found in the waters of Donsol, Sorsogon between the month of January and May. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on November 8, 2012 Holy Week, also known as Semana Santa in Spanish or Mahal na Araw in Filipino, is a very important event in the Philippines. Filipinos Catholics are known for their devotion, which is why they spend much effort and reverence during the celebration. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on November 8, 2012 Piko, patintero, taguan, tumbang preso, siato, sipa and luksong tinik are some of the famous and favorite traditional games in the Philippines. Kids gather in the streets or the neighborhood playground to play these Pinoy games. They are popular and well-liked pastimes for many Filipinos, especially those of previous generations. Traditional Filipino Sports are games that are being played by Filipino kids with the use of native materials and instruments. In spite of having a limited resource of toys, Filipinos don’t lose the joy of childhood because of the games being developed by their Filipino ancestors. » Read More
