Daigdig

04/08/2025

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22/07/2025

The Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis), also known as the Mindoro crocodile or bukarot, is a critically endangered freshwater crocodile species endemic to the Philippines. It is one of two crocodile species found in the Philippines, the other being the larger saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus).

The Philippine crocodile is significantly smaller than its saltwater relative and is primarily found in freshwater habitats like rivers, ponds, and marshes.

National Zoo

15/07/2025

“PATAWAD MARIANG MAKILING” ⛰️

TINGNAN: Kalbo na ang isang bahagi ng Mt. Makiling sa kuhang ito dahil sa nagpapatuloy na quarrying operations sa Calamba, .

Ang naturang bundok ay itinanghal bilang pinakaunang national park sa Pilipinas noong 1933.

Idineklara rin ito bilang ASEAN Heritage Park noong 2013, dahil sa taglay nitong yamang kagubatan, na tahanan ng iba’t ibang uri ng hayop at halaman.

📸 Dan Julius Serrano

10/07/2025

Golden hour with Mayon. 🌋✨

Photo by introducing

09/07/2025

The majestic Andean condor: guardian of the skies

With a wingspan as high as 3.3 meters, the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is one of the largest flying birds in the world! Adapted to glide for hours without flapping its wings, it soars over the Andes at an altitude of over 5,000 meters, taking advantage of air currents to conserve energy.

In addition to its dominance, the Andean condor has profound cultural significance. For Andean peoples, it represents strength, wisdom, and spiritual connection, and is venerated in ancient legends and traditions. In countries such as Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, it is considered a national treasure.

09/07/2025

Help save the last remaining Irrawaddy dolphins of the Philippines

Irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) are air-breathing mammals that live in the sea. They are grey to slate blue in color that gets lighter on the underbelly. They do not have a pronounced snout like other dolphins and have broad and rounded flippers. Irrawaddy dolphins resemble beluga whales but are more related to killer whales.

In the Philippines, there are three (3) critically endangered sub-populations of Irrawaddy dolphins, these can be found in Malampaya Sound and the Municipality of Quezon (both in Palawan) with the third sub-population in the Iloilo and Guimaras Strait, discovered in 2007 and 2010 respectively. The dolphins are always seen near the river delta and coastal waters of Bago City and Pulupandan Municipality in Negros Occidental.

Save Irrawaddy Dolphins of Iloilo-Guimaras Strait from Extinction

09/07/2025

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Sunday, July 6, warned that the increase in real-time seismic energy measurement (RSAM) and the low level of emission of sulfur dioxide (SO2) in Taal Volcano in Batangas province since last month may trigger an eruption.

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