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Showing posts with label Animals. Show all posts

Reason#117 Philippine Pitviper... Hissss!

Venomous Philippine Pitviper
Philippine Pitviper; Unfotunately, this photo doesn't do justice to this gorgeous creature.
Nice to know:

The Philippine Pitviper is known as trimeresurus flavomaculatus in the world of scientists and smart people.

This is a pretty looking but highly venomous snake found only in the Philippines.

What they say:

Lovely to look at, but suicidal to hold.


Reason#15 Now This Is A Big Bird

Critically Endangered Philippine Eagle
The Philippine Eagle is so rare that I had to resort to this stuffed version. How sad. 
Nice to know:

It's also known as a monkey-eating eagle, although it doesn't limit itself to such a strange diet. It also eats other small mammals.

In 1995, President Fidel Ramos named this as the Philippine national bird.

The female Philippine Eagles are larger than their male counterparts.

Sad to know:

This majestic bird is classified as critically endangered. Which means they probably won't be around long enough for our great grandchildren to see... unless we do something about it.


Reason#7 The Humble Carabao

Carabao
A Sun-tanned Carabao (photo by Sally Abella)
Nice to know:

Kalabaw = carabao... the Philippines' national animal.

Why it's in the list:

Slow but steady. Doesn't complain. The Pinoy farmer's best friend.


Reason#49 Philippine Eagle Owl

Philippine Eagle Owl
Sshhh! He's taking a nap. (photo quietly captured by Rory Alcantara)
Philippine Eagle Owl facts
Notice his high-protein diet. (again, photo by Rory Alcantara)
Nice toknow:

His scientific name is Bubo philippensis. We're not sure if he appreciates being called "Bubo", but the name sticks.

Why it's in the list:

It's a huge owl found only in the Philippines.


Reason#16 Wide-eyed Tarsier

Tarsier
In-your-face photo by Jubert Roldan


Turn up your speakers to hear the dramatic musical accompaniment.
Video from imagine2020’s YouTube account.
Nice to know:

This adorable little creature is endemic to the Philippines. I'm using the word "endemic" because I want to sound smart. It means that all its friends and immediate relatives are found only in the Philippines.

Its disproportionately large eyes make sense because it is a nocturnal animal. So taking photos with him and his pals during daytime is a form of abuse. But they’re probably used to the showbiz part of their existence, posing for the fans and all.

Where can you find one?

Tarsiers are only "available" in Bohol.

Why it's in the list:

Tarsiers are so adorable, you can't resist taking photos of and with them.