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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 Kheem Caparas on June 30, 2012 Lake Buhi has an area of 18 square kilometers and has an average depth of 8 meters. The lake lies in the valley formed by two ancient volcanoes, Mt. Asog and Mt. Malinao. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 15, 2012 The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant, Polyplectron napoleonis, is a medium-sized (up to 50 cm long) bird in the family Phasianidae. It was long known as Polyplectron emphanum (Dickinson 2001). The male is the handsomest and most peacock-like member of the genus Polyplectron. It has an erectile crest, a white stripe over the eyes and highly iridescent metallic green and black plumage. The tail feathers are decorated with large blue-green ocelli, which may be spread fanlike in courtship displays. The female is smaller than the male. It has a dark brown plumage with a short crest and is whitish on the throat, cheeks and eyebrows. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 15, 2012 The Philippine Serpent Eagle (Spilornis holospilus) is an eagle found in the major islands of the Philippines. It is sometimes treated as a race of the Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela). This species is usually found in forest clearings, open woodlands, and sometimes in cultivated lands with scattered trees. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on June 29, 2012 Roxas is a very progressive city in the south, bustling with trade and activity, yet the people still value having nature around them and value protecting them. this can be seen in Hortus Botanicus, a plant sanctuary and conservation area where everyone is welcome, be it to indulge a green thumb or just to have some peace and quiet surrounded by lots of greenery. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 13, 2012 The Philippine pangolin or Palawan pangolin, also known as the malintong (Manis culionensis), is a pangolin species endemic to the Palawan province of the Philippines. Its habitat includes primary and secondary forests, as well as surrounding grasslands. This species is moderately common within its limited range, but is at risk due to heavy hunting. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 16, 2012 The Philippine Drongo-Cuckoo (Surniculus velutinus) is a bird of the cuckoo family found only in the Philippines. It belongs to the genus Surniculus along with the Asian Drongo-Cuckoo (S. lugubris). The two were previously classified as a single species but are now often separated based on differences in calls and juvenile plumage. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 2, 2012 A cuddly-looking creature with huge eyes, a tail like a rat's, long hands and feet, and is about 100 millimeters in height, that must have inspired Steven Spielberg when he created E.T. – the Philippine Tarsier. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 21, 2012 The Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Center is a 64.58-hectare (159.6-acre) zoological and botanical garden located in Diliman, Quezon City, the Philippines. It was named after Benigno S. "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. This area is an ideal place for everyone who loves nature. The 80-hectare complex of wooden areas is conducive for picnicking or promenading. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 12, 2012 The Giant Bushy-tailed Cloud Rat or Luzon Bushy-tailed Cloud Rat (Crateromys schadenbergi) is a large, endangered species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is only found in pine and mossy forest at altitudes of 2,000–2,740 meters (6,600–8,990 ft) in the Central Cordillera of Luzon, the Philippines. Relatively little is known about its behavior, but it is nocturnal, mainly arboreal, and feeds on various types of vegetation. » Read More
