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Philippine Sailfin Lizard

The Philippine sailfin lizard or the Philippine sailfin dragon, is a large semiaquatic agamid lizard. Similar to other sailfin lizards, they are characterized by large sail-like dorsal crests on their tails. They can grow...

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Philippine Cockatoo

The Philippine cockatoo, also known as the red-vented cockatoo and locally katala, abukay, agay or kalangay, is a species of cockatoo endemic to the Philippines. It is a small psittacine with a helmet crest...

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Philippine Mouse Deer – Pilandok

Philippine Mouse Deer, locally known as Pilandok or Balabac Mousedeer is a small terrestrial mammal endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines. Pilandok or Balabac Mousedeer belong to a very ancient line...

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Luzon Bleeding Heart – Punay

Sitting in the park, relaxing and enjoying the fresh air and beautiful scenery. Suddenly, you see a bird that looks like it’s been shot. But don’t panic! That’s just the Luzon bleeding-heart dove, locally...

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Philippine Eagle – Majestic and Endangered

Flying above the clouds, hovering the majestic view of the pearl of the east with my wingspan of 7 feet, I am the Philippine Eagle, the most dominant hunter in the Philippine forests. The...

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Philippine Tarsier

The Philippine Tarsier, known as the “world’s smallest monkey”, is a species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly on the islands of Bohol,...

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Tamaraw – Mindoro Dwarf Buffalo

Philippines are inhabited by more than 200 species of mammals, including the Tamaraw or Mindoro dwarf buffalo. It is a small wild buffalo only found on Mindoro Island in the Philippines and is the...