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Wildlife Area Attractions In Philippines

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The Philippines , officially the Republic of the Philippines , is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands that are categorized broadly under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila and the most populous city is Quezon City, both part of Metro Manila. Bounded by the South China Sea on the west, the Philippine Sea on the east and the Celebes Sea on the southwest, the Philippines shares maritime borders with Taiwan to the north, Vietnam to the west, Palau to the east and Malaysia and Indone...
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Wildlife Area Attractions In Philippines

  • 2. Tarsier Conservation Area Loboc
    The Philippine tarsier , known locally as mawumag in Cebuano and other Visayan languages, magô in Winaray and mamag in Tagalog, 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, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao. It is a member of the approximately 45-million-year-old family Tarsiidae, whose name is derived from its elongated tarsus or ankle bone. Formerly a member of the genus Tarsius, it is now listed as the only member of the genus Carlito, a new genus named after the conservationist Carlito Pizarras.Its geographic range also includes Maripipi Island, Siargao Island, Basilan Island and Dinagat Island. Tarsiers have also been reported in Sarangani, although they may be different subspecies. It was i...
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  • 3. Apo Island Marine Reserve Apo Island
    Apo Island is a volcanic island covering 74 hectares in land area, 7 kilometers off the southeastern tip of Negros Island and 30 kilometers south of the Negros Oriental capital of Dumaguete in the Philippines. The name Apo was derived from a Filipino word for grandchild. The marine habitat around the island is a marine reserve, protected by the National Integrated Protected Area Act and under the jurisdiction of the Protected Area Management Board . It has become a popular dive site and snorkeling destination with tourists. There are two resorts on Apo Island, each with a dive center: Apo Island Beach Resort and Liberty's Lodge. There is also a ranger station and a lighthouse. The island is under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Dauin, Negros Oriental, and is one of the municipality...
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  • 4. Bakhawan Eco-park and Research Centre Kalibo
    The Bakhawan Eco-Park is a 220-hectare mangrove forest located in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. The mangrove reforestation project started in 1990 when the local government and several non-government organizations transformed the muddy shoreline of Barangay New Buswang into a mangrove reforestation site to prevent flood and storm surges in the community. The park is dubbed as the Philippines' most successful mangrove reforestation project. The Eco-park is operated by the Kalibo Save the Mangroves Association . The word bakhawan, in the local dialect, means mangrove.
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  • 5. Philippine Eagle Centre Davao City
    The Philippines , officially the Republic of the Philippines , is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands that are categorized broadly under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila and the most populous city is Quezon City, both part of Metro Manila. Bounded by the South China Sea on the west, the Philippine Sea on the east and the Celebes Sea on the southwest, the Philippines shares maritime borders with Taiwan to the north, Vietnam to the west, Palau to the east and Malaysia and Indonesia to the south. The Philippines' location on the Pacific Ring of Fire and close to the equator makes the Philippines prone to earthquakes ...
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  • 6. Crocodile Park Davao City
    Crocodile farming in the Philippines refers to agricultural industries involving the raising and harvesting of crocodiles for the commercial production of crocodile meat and crocodile leather. In the Philippines, crocodile farmers breed and raise two species of Philippine crocodiles: the Philippine saltwater crocodile and the Philippine freshwater crocodile . Farms that trade crocodile skin are regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species .Crocodiles help maintain the balance of Philippine ecosystems such as wetlands; crocodile farming in the Philippines is also geared towards the rescue and conservation of both C. porosus and the endangered and endemic C. mindorensis. Crocodile farms also contribute to tourism in the Philippines and offer public education about...
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  • 8. Masungi Georeserve Baras
    The Masungi Georeserve is the first conservation project in the Philippines situated in the Southern Sierra Madre range in Baras, Rizal, 47 kilometres east of Manila. It centers on the geological formations of Masungi Rock, at an elevation of 640 metres . In 1993, the Masungit Rock and its vicinity was proposed to be declared as a Strict Nature Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. It has been a popular destination for hikes and day trips from Manila since it opened in 2015 and started development towards Geopark status.
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  • 10. Bohol Python and Wildlife Park Alburquerque
    Alburquerque, officially the Municipality of Alburquerque, , is a 5th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 10,540 people.The town is colloquially known as Albur.Formerly Alburquerque had one of the longest and heaviest pythons in captivity, with a length of 23 ft , weighing 620 lb and with a girth of 34 in . This female python died in 2013, but the mounted creature is still exhibited.
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  • 13. Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park Ozamiz City
    Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park is a tropical resort and a prominent habitat for various marine mammals in Mindanao, Philippines. Located in the boundaries of municipalities of Tudela, Misamis Occidental and Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental. Currently, it features a wildlife park that houses a wide array of animals, most are native to the Philippines. It also features hotel accommodations of hut-style suite cottages that line the mangroves. There is a restaurant located within the park itself. Currently, the Dolphin Island is undergoing rehabilitation and temporarily closed to visitors until further notice.
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  • 14. Balicasag Reef Balicasag Island
    Panglao, officially the Municipality of Panglao, , is a 4th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Panglao Island, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 33,553 people.It is one of two municipalities that make up Panglao Island. . Panglao is known for its diving locations and tourist resorts. The name Panglao may have come from its former name Panglawod, meaning to the open sea, or derived from the word panggaw, referring to a fishing implement used by locals.Panglao has educational institutions, including the San Agustin Academy , Lourdes National High School, the Cristal e-College, and elementary schools located in every barangay . Panglao Island International Airport will serve as Bohol's primary airport replacing Tagbilaran Airport. It is expected to be...
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  • 15. Nalusuan Island Resort and Marine Sanctuary Cordova
    Nalusuan is a man-made resort island in the Cebu Strait, the Philippines, and one of the islands comprising the Olango Island Group. The island, which measures close to a hectare, is situated in between the Province of Bohol and Mactan Island. Originally a sand bar, it was reclaimed to allow the construction of the Nalusuan Island Resort, which occupies the entire island. The island was originally and locally known as kalusuan meaning a place of penises in Cebuano. The local fishermen named it as such because the waters surrounding the island is teeming with sea cucumbers, which looked like the male genitalia.The island is administratively under the town of Cordova.On May 18, 2009, American swimmer Paul Vanhoven swam unassisted from Mactan Island to Nalusuan in an effort to raise awareness...
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