The article discusses 10 animals native to the Philippines, showcasing the country's rich biodiversity. The animals listed include:
1. Philippine Flying Lemur (Kagwang) - a gliding mammal that can cover distances up to 100 meters.
2. Philippine Crocodile - a small species of freshwater crocodile found in lakes, rivers, and marshlands.
3. Palawan Peacock-Pheasant - a rare and elusive bird with a stunning plumage.
4. Tamaraw (Mindoro dwarf buffalo) - a small, stocky buffalo native to Mindoro island.
5. Dinagat Bushy-Tailed Cloud Rat - a critically endangered, tree-dwelling rodent.
6. Visayan Warty Pig - a rare species of pig with distinctive facial "warts" and a mohawk-like tuft of hair.
7. Philippine Mouse-Deer - a small, mouse-like deer that is hard to spot in its natural habitat.
8. Whale Shark - the largest species of shark, which migrates to the Philippines' waters from December to May.
9. Philippine Tarsier - a small, nocturnal primate with massive eyes and a unique appearance.
10. Philippine Eagle - a powerful, majestic bird and one of the largest and strongest eagle species in the world.
The article highlights the unique characteristics and habits of each animal, as well as the threats they face, such as habitat loss, hunting, and poaching.
1. The Philippines is an archipelago nation made up of 7,641 islands.
2. The Philippine Flying Lemur is also known as the Kagwang.
3. The Philippine Flying Lemur can glide for distances as far as 100 meters.
4. The Philippine Flying Lemur uses a skin membrane connected to its front legs and tail to glide.
5. The Philippine Flying Lemur has clawed feet for fast climbing.
6. The Philippine Flying Lemur is a nocturnal creature.
7. The Philippine Crocodile is a freshwater crocodile native to the Philippines.
8. The Philippine Crocodile can grow up to 2 meters long.
9. The largest recorded Philippine Crocodile was 3 meters long.
10. The Philippine Crocodile is a protected species.
11. The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant is an elusive species of bird.
12. The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant has a distinctive crest on its head.
13. The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant is capable of extending its tail feathers.
14. The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant is a monogamous species.
15. The Tamaraw is native to Mindoro, one of the largest islands in the Philippines.
16. The Tamaraw is also known as the Mindoro dwarf buffalo.
17. The Tamaraw weighs between 200 to 300 kilos.
18. The Dinagat Bushy-Tailed Cloud Rat is the rarest of eight species of Philippine cloud rats.
19. The Dinagat Bushy-Tailed Cloud Rat was first spotted in the 1970s and then again in 2012.
20. The Dinagat Bushy-Tailed Cloud Rat is a tree-dwelling species of rodent.
21. The Visayan Warty Pig is an extremely rare species of animal.
22. The Visayan Warty Pig was named for the warts on its face.
23. The Philippine Mouse-Deer is a small species of deer.
24. The Philippine Mouse-Deer is only 18 centimeters tall at the shoulders.
25. Whale Sharks migrate to the Philippine Elasmobranch Mecca from December to May.
26. Whale Sharks can grow up to 40 feet long.
27. The Philippine Tarsier is one of the world's smallest primates.
28. The Philippine Tarsier has large eyes for seeing at night.
29. The Philippine Eagle is one of the largest and strongest species of eagles.
30. The Philippine Eagle has a long arched beak and distinctively majestic long crown feathers.
31. The Philippine Eagle eats lemurs, snakes, and bats.
32. The Philippine Eagle was once on the verge of extinction.
33. The Philippine Eagle Center helped save the species from extinction.