Palawan Fruit Bat
by Xtian Mack on November 12, 2012The 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.
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Philippine Porcupine
by Xtian Mack on November 12, 2012The Philippine Porcupine (Hystrix pumila), or the Indonesian Porcupine or the Palawan Porcupine, is a species of rodent in the Hystricidae family (Old World porcupines). It is endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines. Common Name: Palawan Porcupine, Scientific Name: Hystrix pumila Local Name: Durian/Landak
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Philippine Mouse-deer
by Xtian Mack on November 10, 2012The 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.
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Calamian Deer
by Xtian Mack on November 10, 2012The 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.
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Lamud Island and Resort
by Jane Dacumos on October 2, 2012Being one of the hottest destinations today in Northern Palawan, Lamud Island Resort in Lamud Island is a slice of paradise to anyone who visits it. This island is one of the treasures in Palawan that are just waiting to be discovered and for you to appreciate the other wonderfully-made creations of God.
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