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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 Jane Dacumos on September 24, 2012 Davao City is a very nice place to visit for anyone who wants a temporary escape from the bustling environment of the city. It is crammed with different attractions that continue to satisfy the weary eyes of the traveler and gives much pleasure to them. This quiet but charming city has a lot of great destinations that are not yet discovered. GAP Farming Orchard Resort or simple GAP Farm is one of those. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on September 7, 2012 The Bohol Man-Made Forest is mainly a forest covering a two-kilometer stretch of densely planted mahogany trees. It lies on the border of Loboc and Bilar towns in Bohol. It is located near the Butterfly Center and a 20-minute drive from the town proper. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on September 7, 2012 Simply Butterflies Conservation Center is more than just a butterfly garden. It can be found in the town of Bilar, Bohol. The town of Bilar is dubbed as the Bohol’s center for eco-tourism. The center is one of the popular attractions that protect a natural environment for butterflies. It is a sanctuary for various species of butterflies. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on September 6, 2012 The Bicol National Park can be found in the town of Basud, Camarines Norte. It is located within the territorial jurisdiction of barangay Tuaca. It has a distance of 18 kilometers from the town proper. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on September 6, 2012 PNOC Eco-Park can be found in Bacon, Sorsogon. The area covers about 25,100 hectares of the forest between the borders of Albay and Sorsogon showcasing the beauty of forest, mountains, springs and lakes in the area. It is in under controlled and maintained by the Philippine National Oil Co. Energy Development Corporation (PNOC-EDC). » Read More
