NEWT - PB

16/04/2026

Finlayson’s squirrels (Callosciurus finlaysonii) are considered invasive species and were introduced to the Philippines, likely via the pet trade from their native countries in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam)

It's first reported sightings in Metro Manila. was in 2007. While some anecdotal reports suggest sightings in upscale villages in Makati as early as the 1980s or 1990s.

15/04/2026

Not all eagles are created equal 🦅 Learn to spot the difference between the Philippine Eagle and the South Philippine Hawk-Eagle—because identification matters.

22/02/2026

16/02/2026

07/02/2026

🌿 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝: 𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 🐍

Get ready to experience wildlife up close as 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 𝐊𝐥𝐚𝐧, in partnership with the 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 & 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 – 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 (𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐓-𝐏𝐁), brings you 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝, an Exotic Pet Exhibit happening during VMUF Foundation Week!

📅 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟗, 𝟏𝟎, & 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
📍 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐕𝐌𝐔𝐅 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬
💸 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐞: ₱25 per head
⏱ 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 20 minutes
📸 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Exotic animal encounters, supervised handling, and photo booth

From scales to stories, explore the fascinating world of exotic and wildlife animals while learning the vital role they play in our ecosystem 🌱

✨ All proceeds from the ₱25 entrance fee will go directly to NEWT-PB, 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.

Discover. Learn. Protect.
Experience wildlife the 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐲 💚

01/02/2026

🐍 Happy Serpent Day – February 1! 🐍
Serpents, commonly known as snakes, are long, legless reptiles that can be found in a wide variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, wetlands, and even near human communities.

They play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling rodent and pest populations, which helps protect crops and limit the spread of disease. Serpents are also an essential link in the food chain, serving as both predators and prey for other animals. On this Serpent Day, let’s raise awareness, appreciate their importance in nature, and promote respect and conservation for these fascinating yet often misunderstood creatures.

17/01/2026

King Cobra & Philippine Cobra Mating & Reproduction — Science-Based Wildlife Insights

The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) exhibits one of the most remarkable reproductive strategies among snakes. In many parts of its range, its breeding season typically occurs during the dry months, with copulation commonly observed from January to April as males actively seek receptive females. After mating, the female uniquely builds a nest of leaves and vegetation — a rare behavior among snakes — into which she lays 20–40 leathery eggs and vigilantly guards them throughout the 50–80+-day incubation period, often remaining coiled atop the nest until hatching. Males may remain nearby during this time, and males also engage in ritualized combat to establish dominance and mating rights.

In contrast, the Philippine cobra (Naja philippinensis) follows a more opportunistic reproductive pattern tied to the tropical climate of the Philippines. This species is oviparous (egg-laying) and does not show a sharply defined mating season; rather, reproductive activity can occur year-round in warm conditions, though peak breeding may coincide with seasonal environmental cues such as the onset of the dry season. Females lay 10–20 eggs in concealed sites like leaf litter or burrows, and the eggs incubate for about 70–90 days before the hatchlings emerge fully independent and venomous.

Both species demonstrate fascinating and distinct reproductive adaptations — from the king cobra’s nest building and parental investment to the Philippine cobra’s flexible breeding timing — reflecting their evolutionary responses to ecological conditions in Asia’s diverse habitats.

Stay safe, Troopers!

11/11/2025

03/11/2025

25/10/2025

🌿WILDLIFE UP CLOSE 2025🌿

THE Northern Exotics and Wildlife Troopers - Pangasinan Branch, Held their 2nd Wildlife and Exotic Animals Exhibit during The First day of Vetdays ( College of Veterinary Medicine - Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation) last October 23,2025.

We would like to Thank you for all the support and especially to the VMSO Officers of CVM for inviting us during Vetdays 🌿✨