Pinoy Naturalist

02/12/2024

It's called 'the wood of the gods'. It is the resin, formed on particular infected trees, that lends its heavenly scent to perfumes and incense.

But there's a whiff of trouble in the Philippines, where the illegal harvesting and trade of this fragrant resin - agarwood - is putting the special trees they are taken from, at risk.

All the details in our latest report: https://shorturl.at/waQkx

20/08/2024

Sea turtle eggs and giant clams are illegal to trade.

19/03/2024

TRAFFIC is thrilled to announce an award honoring wildlife protectors in one of the world's biodiversity hotspots - Philippines!

It's called the Wildlife Sentinel Award or WiSe, and it celebrates the achievements of enforcement officers and prosecutors who combat wildlife crime across the Philippines.

We're inviting nominations from individuals, units, and groups from now till 30 June 2024. Details of how to apply or nominate a wildlife enforcement hero are here: https://tinyurl.com/bdf6nuse

Winners receive a bespoke medal, certificate, and exclusive promotional opportunities to amplify their impact.

The WiSe Awards are part of the TRAFFIC project that is supported by a grant from the United States Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.
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Kinalulugod i-anunsyo ng TRAFFIC ang parangal para sa mga natatanging tagapagproteka ng buhay-ilang sa Pilipinas - isa sa mga tinaguriang biodiversity hotspots sa mundo! Ito ay ang Wildlife Sentinel Award o WiSe. Pinagdidiwang nito ang mga natatanging tagumpay ng enforcement officers at prosecutors na lumalaban sa wildlife crime sa Pilipinas.

Inaanyayahan namin ang lahat na magsumite ng mga nominasyon para sa indibidwal, unit, o grupo mula ngayon hanggang 30 Hunyo 2024. Para sa mga karagdagang impormasyon kung paano magsumite ng nominasyon, maaring sundan ang link na ito (insert link). Ang mga mananalo ay makakatanggap ng medalya, certificate, at ipagsasapubliko ang kanilang tagumpay upang makahikayat at mapalakas pa ang laban kontra illegal wildlife trade.

Ang WiSe Award ay bahagi ng proyekto ng TRAFFIC na sinususuportahan ng grant mula sa United States - Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.
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DENR-Biodiversity Management Bureau Bureau of Customs PH
Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Philippine National Police
National Bureau of InvestigationiDepartment of Justice - Philippines
U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Intl Narcotics & Law Enforcement (INL)

19/02/2024

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦! 📢

The Journal of Tropical Coleopterology is thrilled to announce the call for paper submissions for our forthcoming journal issue: 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝟓, 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝟏 (July 2024). We extend a warm invitation to all researchers, scholars, and beetle enthusiasts worldwide to seize this opportunity to share their invaluable insights and contribute to the expanding realm of coleopterological research.

For detailed submission guidelines, we encourage you to visit our website at https://www.jtcoleop.com. Manuscripts can be submitted directly to the Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Analyn A. Cabras, via email at [email protected].

Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly through this page or email us at [email protected]

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02/02/2024

New year, new opportunities for biology or envi sci graduates

05/12/2023

Save the dates!
The 4th International Summit on Greyfaced Buzzard and Migratory Raptors
March 23-25, 2024
Sanchez Mira, Cagayan

18/11/2023

New species alert!

The Philippine Box Turtle (Cuora amboinensis) is the second endemic turtle in the Philippines.

09/09/2023

02/09/2023

Film screening at Rockwell Mall on 9 September 2023.

Tickets will be available starting on Monday, 4 Sep at https://powerplantcinema.com/bin/schedule.php)

18/08/2023

Don't let this golden opportunity slip away! Mark the abstract submission deadline on your calendar and take the necessary steps to ensure your research receives the recognition it deserves.

For submission guidelines and more information, visit https://icbs.pcsd.gov.ph/ or contact us at 📧 [email protected].

Don't miss your chance to be a part of this esteemed event. We look forward to receiving your abstract and welcoming you to an intellectually stimulating experience at 2023 International Conference on Biosphere and Sustainability Palawan Philippines. Theme: “Going Beyond the Boundaries: Appreciating the intricacies of Climate Resiliency and Sustainable Development”.

18/08/2023

Hornbills in peril

17/08/2023

Metropolitan Manila is a large, bustling city, characterized by industrial, commercial, and residential infrastructure. Like other urban dwellers, humans of Metro Manila live side by side with animals that are often unnoticed and underappreciated. Forty-five of these species, including seven amphibians, twenty-two reptiles, and sixteen mammals, are introduced in this book.

This field guide features general information on the life history and ecology of each animal group, including diagrams illustrating relevant features to look out for. A beautiful full-color photograph of each species is provided, as well as the scientific and common names, and information on descriptive physical characteristics, habitats and habits, and conservation status. The book also gives an overview of urban biodiversity, its role in contributing to the health of the city and the factors that threaten its existence. Tips for wildlife observation and creating wildlife-friendly spaces are also provided.

Wild City: A Photographic Guide to Amphibians, Mammals, and Reptiles of Metro Manila is the first of its kind in the Philippines. It is an invitation for city dwellers to experience, explore, appreciate, and hopefully conserve the nature around them.

©2023

Purchase the book here:
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20/07/2023

PALAWAN, TAYTAY, something is wrong when the government agency entrusted to stop illegal logging goes to an NGO to report loggers and asks the latter to do something about it. Something is wrong, when that NGO acts on the report of that government agency and catches the chainsaw for it. Yet that is precisely what happened on July 13, 2023, as PNNI paraenforcers confiscate the reported chainsaw responsible for cutting Nato forest trees and covering these with Mangium planted species in order to evade discovery in checkpoints. This is what Palawan looks like in the inside; not the white sand beaches, the tourist resorts, the underground rivers, and certainly not the awards for good governance or most beautiful island. Something is wrong when there are more trainings and workshops than there are forest rangers in its forests; when there are more speeches and stories of recognition than there are confiscations and foot patrols; when there are more selfies and posts to save Palawan's forests than there are funds for the poor. Something is terribly wrong.

10/05/2023

10/05/2023

𝗪𝗘'𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚
Conservationists in the Philippines - we need you! We have 1 positions to be filled for a two-year project. This project involves building capacity and support to law enforcement agencies in the Philippines to better tackle wildlife trafficking.
If you believe you are the perfect fit for this position, please apply Apply via jobstreet or linkedin:

Consultant I Project Coordinator –
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3451190208/
https://www.jobstreet.com.ph/en/job/12955727

03/04/2023

20/02/2023

Philippine Pangolin

Happy World Pangolin Day!

Your joins the rest of the world in celebrating ! This annual celebration has been commemorated every third Saturday of February since 2012. Pangolins are scaly mammals famous for their exceptional appearance. Their skin is armored with scales made of keratin similar to your fingernails. By curling their body like a ball, these scales serve as their protective cover when in danger.

Unlike most mammals, pangolins do not have teeth and only rely on small rocks inside their mouth to grind food. There are eight extant species of pangolins globally and one of these is endemic in Palawan. Interestingly, the Palawan pangolin has the most scales among all species.

Palawan pangolin is locally known as balintong in tagalog. It is one of the Critically Endangered mammals in the Philippines and among the most trafficked mammals in the world because of its meat and scales. Their population dramatically decreased in the last two decades because of habitat loss and excessive hunting. Because of this, national and international legislations race against time to save and protect these cute mammals.

There is still hope in saving these wonderful creatures! Check the official website of World Pangolin Day to help these mammals and their habitat: www.worldpangolinday.org

Photo by Mr. Emerson Y. Sy

01/02/2023

Dr. Angel C. Alcala (1 Mar 1929 - 1 Feb 2023)

With great sadness, we announce the passing of National Scientist Angel C. Alcala today.

Let's remember his great contribution to science and the country.