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by Xtian Mack on November 16, 2012 The Philippine Hawk-Owl (Ninox philippensis) is a species of owl in the Strigidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. The Philippine Hawk-Owl is an earless species. The males and females look much alike. The subspecies differ in size and pattern on the bottom side. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 12, 2012 The giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus), also known as the golden-capped fruit bat, is a rare megabat and one of the largest bats in the world. The species is endangered and is currently facing the possibility of extinction because of poaching and forest destruction. It is endemic to forests in the Philippines. » Read More
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 Jann Aeron Delrosario on May 11, 2012 Davao is a home of the largest and greatest eagle in the world – the Philippine Monkey-eating Eagle, considered as the Philippine national bird. The Philippine Eagle Center is a peaceful sanctuary of 36 Philippine Eagles, ten other bird species, four mammal species, and two reptile species. The Philippine Eagle Center is established with the help of the sponsorship of the Philippines Eagle Foundation, a private, non-stock, non-profit association committed in saving the endangered Philippine Eagle and its forest territory. The place is also the best destination for educational tours, especially about learning the ecology and the ecosystem. » Read More
by Kheem Caparas on June 1, 2012 Waling-waling or Vanda Sanderiana is dubbed as the “Queen of Philippine Orchids”. It is also worshipped as Diwata (fairy) by the native Bagobos and discovered in the year 1882. It is the rarest, most beautiful, and most expensive orchid among thousands of species that can be found in the country. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on June 1, 2012 The province of Agusan del Sur is located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Prosperidad is considered as the capital of the province. It is bordered by different provinces of Mindanao – Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Bukidnon, and Misamis Oriental. » Read More
