Nov 14, 2012 · The Palawan bearcat or the Binturong (Arctictis binturong), also known as the Asian bearcat, or simply the bearcat, is a species of the family Viverridae, which includes the civets and genets.It is the only member of its genus. The binturong is neither a bear or a cat, and the real meaning of the original name has been lost, as the local language that gave it …

Nov 15, 2012 · The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant, Polyplectron napoleonis, is a medium-sized (up to 50 cm long) bird in the family Phasianidae. It was long known as Polyplectron emphanum (Dickinson 2001).. The male is the handsomest and most peacock-like member of the genus Polyplectron. It has an erectile crest, a white stripe over the eyes and highly iridescent metallic green and black plumage.

Nov 15, 2012 · The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant, Polyplectron napoleonis, is a medium-sized (up to 50 cm long) bird in the family Phasianidae. It was long known as Polyplectron emphanum (Dickinson 2001). The male is the handsomest and most peacock-like member of the genus Polyplectron. It has an erectile crest, a white stripe over the eyes and highly iridescent metallic green and black plumage. The tail feathers ...

Visayan Warty Pig by Xtian Mack on November 14, 2012 The Visayan warty pig, Sus cebifrons, is a critically endangered species of pig. The Visayan warty pig is endemic to two of the Visayan Islands in the central Philippines, and is threatened by habitat loss, food shortages and hunting – these are the leading causes of the Visayan warty pig's status as critically endangered.

Mar 4, 2016 · 1. El Nido, Palawan. From the towering marble cliffs and enchanting lagoons to its 100 white sandy beaches, lush jungle and mangrove forest, prehistoric caves and waterfalls, El Nido is one of the top tourist destinations in Palawan, which is …

Nov 9, 2012 · The butanding, or whale shark (Rhincodon typus), is a slow-moving filter-feeding animal that is considered as the largest fish in the sea, measuring 40 feet or more.This distinctively yellow-marked shark is the only member of its genus Rhincodon and its family, Rhincodontidae, which is grouped into the subclass Elasmobranchii in the class Chondrichthyes.

Rice-field Rat (Dagang Bukid) by Xtian Mack on November 12, 2012 The Rice-field Rat, Rattus argentiventer, or dagang bukid, is a species of rat found throughout the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

Oct 2, 2012 · This island is one of the treasures in Palawan that are just waiting to be discovered and for you to appreciate the other wonderfully-made creations of God. Lamud Island Resort is a 14 hectare set fronting a pristine beach and against a backdrop of tropical forest. Restaurants, lodgings and a dive shop are some of the resort’s facilities.

Oct 18, 2012 · Palawan is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region (Region 4). Its capital is Puerto Princesa City, and it is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of jurisdiction. The islands of Palawan stretch from Mindoro in the northeast to Borneo in the southwest. It lies between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea. The province is named after its ...

Jul 11, 2013 · Travel + Leisure Magazine is one of the popular and reliable travel magazines in the world. This year, they released the new list of Top 10 World's Best Islands. Amazingly, two of the great Islands in the Philippines such as Palawan and Boracay made it to the top in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2013 for Best Islands. The votes were casted through online voting where readers ...