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by Kheem Caparas on May 3, 2014 One peculiar attraction in the province of Camarines Sur that makes you feel like you're not in the country anymore is the Deer Farm in Sta. Cruz, Ocampo. Here, one is allowed to get close and personal with several species of deer and it makes for a truly unique experience being with these shy, gentle creatures. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 12, 2012 The Rice-field Rat, Rattus argentiventer, or dagang bukid, is a species of rat found throughout the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The Rice-field Rat is a medium-sized rat with a grizzed yellow-brown and black pelage. Its belly is gray in the midline with whiter flanks. The tail is uniformly medium brown. They have chisel-like incisors. The Rice-field Rat is between 304-400mm long with a tail length of 140-200mm and a skull length of 37-41 mm. The average weight of Rattus argentiventer is around 97 to 219 grams. Females have 12 mammae. The young have orange-colored tufts in front of each ear. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 16, 2012 The Guaiabero (Bolbopsittacus lunulatus) is a species of parrot in the Psittaculidae family, belonging to the monotypic genus Bolbopsittacus and closely related to the lovebirds (Agapornis) and hanging parrots (Loriculus). It is endemic to the Philippines. Its common name is derived from its reputation for eating guavas. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 12, 2012 The Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat (Phloeomys pallidus) is a large species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is only found in the northern and central part of Luzon, the Philippines. It prefers forest and scrub, but also occurs in degraded habitats such as plantations. The color of its relatively long pelage, which also covers the tail, is highly variable, but usually it is mostly very pale grey-brown or white with some dark brown or black patches. Individuals that are almost entirely white also occur. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 12, 2012 The Palawan Fruit Bat (Acerodon leucotis), also known as the Palawan Flying Fox, is a species of megabat found in forests of Palawan, Balabac and Busuanga in the Philippines. It is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN and is declining due to hunting and habitat loss. » Read More
by Rjay Reyes on June 26, 2014 Dolores is a municipality in the Quezon Province and houses many tourist attractions which includes Cristalino Falls, Satalino Falls and Kubli Springs. Literally Kubli means “hidden” and it promotes the natural hidden beauty of Dolores. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 14, 2012 The Binturong (Arctictis binturong), also known as the Asian bearcat, the Palawan bearcat, or simply the bearcat, is a species of the family Viverridae, which includes the civets and genets. It is the only member of its genus. The binturong is neither a bear or a cat, and the real meaning of the original name has been lost, as the local language that gave it that name is now extinct. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 12, 2012 The Large Mindoro Forest Mouse (Apomys gracilirostris) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae, from the genus Apomys. It is found only in the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The Large Mindoro Forest Mouse is a large mouse with large feet, a long tail and an elongated snout which is morphologically unique within its genus. It is covered in soft fur, which is mostly dark brown in color. Its closest relative is thought to be the Luzon Montane Forest Mouse, based on genetic and morphological similarities. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 16, 2012 The Palawan Hornbill (Anthracoceros marchei), known locally as Talusi in Filipino language, is a smallish (approximately 70-centimeter long) forest-dwelling bird. Its plumage is predominantly black with a white tail, a dark green gloss on its upper parts and a large creamy-white beak with a casque typical of the hornbill family. The bird emits loud calls which can be transcribed as kaaww and kreik-kreik. » Read More
by Renz Lakilak on November 7, 2014 Do you want a different commune with nature? At the foot of one of the hills of Marikina Heights is the World of Butterflies. The elongated structure houses a botanical garden and breeding area for butterflies. » Read More
