Wildlife Philippines
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Holothuria scabra
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Holothuria scabra or sandfish is locally known as teripang in indonesia, gamat in malaysia and balat here in the philippines it is considered as the h...
Tubbataha Reef
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tubbataha Reef is known for its extraordinary biodiversity, abundant marine life, and breathtaking drop-offs into the open ocean. Tubbataha Reef was d...
Mangrove Tree
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A mangrove is a shrub or tree that grows in coastal saline or brackish water. The term is also used for tropical coastal vegetation consisting of such...
Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (PWRCC), also known as the Crocodile Farm is the only wildlife rescue center in Palawan located 9k...
Cleopatra's Needle
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cleopatra’s Needle is one of the mystical mountains of Palawan. The name is derived from the obelisk-like rock structure that is found in its peak. ...
Sea Urchin
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sea urchin is a marine echinoderm that has a spherical or flattened shell covered in mobile spines, with a mouth in the underside and calcareous jaws....
Green Caviar
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Caulerpa lentillifera , also known as sea grapes or green caviar and locally called as lato or latok, is an edible seaweed common to the Philippines.F...
Mindoro Tree Frog
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. talks about Mindoro Tree Frog, a species of amphibians in the family Old World tre...
Philippine Mouse Deer
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Philippine Mouse Deer or locally known as Pilandok is a small terrestrial mammal endemic to the island of Palawan. Though shy and nocturnal, they are ...
Bangon Monitor Lizard
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mindoro contains a wide diversity of wildlife, some of which are endemic to the area and new island records are being added still. For this episode, M...
Bantigue
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bantigue or Bantigi is being poached or traded for bonsai and ornamental plants. With the decline of its population, it is included in the red list of...
Northern Sierra Madre Forest Monitor
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Varanus bitatawa or Northern Sierra Madre forest monitor is a part of the Varanidae family. They are known to be one of the distinctive foods of Agta ...
Palawan Bearcats
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Palawan bearcats or most commonly known as Palawan binturong is a distant relative of civets. While civets look like a cross between a weasel and a ca...
Mindoro Bleeding-heart
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mindoro is a haven for diverse species of birds, migratory, native, and endemic ones. For this episode, Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation I...
Philippine Pangolin
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Endemic in Palawan, Philippine Pangolin has the greatest number of scale rows across its back of all Asian pangolins. Interestingly, it is said to hav...
Palawan Fruit Bat
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A species of megabat, Palawan Fruit Bat or Palawan Flying Fox is one of the listed vulnerable species by the IUCN. For this episode, Palawan State Uni...
Endemic Frogs in Mt. Banahaw
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mt. Banahaw has one of the most diversified biodiversity in Southern Luzon with an endemicity that ranges from 66-76%. In fact, it is the habitat of m...
Hornbills in the Philippines
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a 2019 report on the country's red list of threatened species, nine (9) of the eleven (11) endemic hornbills in the Philippines are threatened. For...
Crocodiles in the Philippines
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aside from Philippine Crocodile, there is also the Saltwater crocodile which is normally found in coastal waters, mangroves, rivers and large lakes th...
Philippine Palm Civet (Musang)
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Philippine Palm Civet is a member of civet family which are carnivorous but also loves to eat fruits. This is the reason why they are living in forest...
Philippine Warty Pig
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Philippine Warty Pig or Sus philippensis is endemic to the country which are remote forest dwellers. They are included in the IUCN Red list as Vulnera...
Tropical Pitcher Plant
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A carnivorous plant, Pitcher Plants are known for their prey-trapping mechanism which are rare species. For this episode, Palawan State University (Pa...
Palawan Peacock-Pheasant
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Endemic to the island, Palawan Peacock-Pheasant is smaller to others of the same species but has the most interesting color combinations than them. It...
Palawan Stink Badger (Mydaus marchei)
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Palawan Stink Badger (Mydaus marchei) or commonly known as ‘pantot’ is endemic to Palawan. They are territorial animals which use scent glands to ...
Green Sea Turtles
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Green sea turtles can be found in almost all diving sites in Palawan. Despite their presence and importance in the marine ecosystem, their population ...
Palawan Bearded Pig
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Palawan bearded pig is said to be the largest wild pig in the Philippines. This species can only be found in Palawan, from Balbac to extreme south...
End of Season 1: A Review and More
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So, it's now the end of Season 1. But, don't worry, mga Ka-Widlife, we are now preparing for Season 2! In Season 1, we talked about ecosystems and f...
Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat (Part 4)
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode of their podcast on Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat, Central Luzon State University (CLSU) encourages everyone to take action in ma...
Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat (Part 3)
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the third part of their podcast on Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat, Central Luzon State University (CLSU) explains how the decline of forest cover i...
Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat (Part 2)
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of their podcast on Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat, Central Luzon State University (CLSU) talked about the their habitat. This epis...
Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat (Part 1)
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Way before human existence, rodents are mammals that have been roaming the earth for 66 million years. Endemic only in the island of Luzon, Northern L...
Philippine Eagle
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Philippine Eagle is categorized as critically endangered species because it is near to its extinction. For its 25th episode, Mariano Marcos State ...
The Sea Cucumbers
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast introduces one of the species at the deeper seafloor of Sto. Tomas Cove, La Union, Philippines, the sea cucumbers! Dubbed as earthworm of...
Pawikana (Sea Turtle)
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Three universities from Mindanao, Bukidnon State University (BukSU), Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) and Mindanao State University-Marawi (MS...
Happy Ulang (Part 2)
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Bulacan State University (BulSU), Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Pangasinan State University (PangSU), Bicol State University (BSU) featur...
Happy Ulang (Part 1)
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ulang (crawfish) resembles small lobster with bigger head. They are popular in Central and northern Luzon but are currently diminishing due to human a...
Philippine Long-tailed Macaques
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the endangered species, Philippine long-tailed macaques are one of the species you can chance upon visiting Palawan. This species was listed as...
Tokay Gecko
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visayas State University (VSU) and Holy Name University (HNU) talk about Tokay Gecko, a big type of gecko which can be found in Southeast Asia which a...
Dugong
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While exploring the sea, the storytellers Ate Flora and Clau had an encounter with dugong, one of sea cows species. In their third episode, Visayas St...
Whale Sharks
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After their journey in discovering Bohol tarsiers, Visayas State University (VSU) and Holy Name University (HNU) explore the oceans as they talk about...
Bohol Tarsiers
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Growing only 4-5 inches, Bohol tarsiers are one of the smallest primates in the world. Their eyes are larger than its brain and they are nocturnal ani...
Let's Talk About Frogs
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is a reality that the number of frogs in the environment is decreasing/diminishing. Recently, dengue cases have been increasing. It is important to...
Biodiversity in Quirino (Buhay Ilang sa Quirino)
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To share the ecological importance of wildlife, Quirino State University (QSU) prepared an audio skit to raise awareness on the roles of wildlife such...
Nypa Fruticans Mangrove Ecosystem (Part 2)
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of their podcast on Nypa Fruticans, Pangasinan State University (PangSU) presents the best practices of their Province in preservin...
Nypa Fruticans Mangrove Ecosystem (Part 1)
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Nypa fruiticans or popularly known as Nipa palm is one of the most economically important crops in the Philippines. Its leaves are used for making...
Mt. Mantalingahan in Palawan Island (Part 2)
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not only endemic in the Philippines, Mt. Mantalingahan is rich in flora and fauna that can only be found in Palawan Island. For the second part of the...
Mt. Mantalingahan of Palawan Island (Part 1)
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Palawan Island is a popular destination not only for beach lovers but also for mountaineers. Its highest peak is Mt. Mantalingahan which is situated i...
Saving Wildlife Podcast on Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park is one of the last remaining great forests of the Philippines. It is the largest and one of the richest protect...
Growing Shade Podcast on Nueva Vizcaya Biodiversity (Part 2)
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The mountainous landscape of Nueva Vizcaya is a home to many indigenous groups like Ibaloi, Kankanaey, Isinay, Bugkalots, Ifugao, Gad’ang, and more....
Growing Shade Podcast on Nueva Vizcaya Biodiversity (Part 1)
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The province of Nueva Vizcaya is dubbed as the watershed haven of Region II. About 79% of its landscape is mountainous and serve as home to diverse fl...
Maja's Podcast on Mangroves
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mangroves are beneficial not only as the breeding ground of fishes but also as natural shields from typhoon for people living near the shorelines. In ...
Mangrove Forests in Quezon Province (Part 2)
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A comprehensive study on Quezon mangroves forests in 2018 found out that there are twenty-two true mangrove species in Calauag and Alabat Island. The ...
Mangrove Forests in Quezon Province (Part 1)
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Province of Quezon is considered as a "Mangrove Haven of the Philippines" due to the high survival rate of more than two-million propagules that w...
Immuki Island: The Hidden Paradise
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Philippines has many hidden treasures with its abundant natural resources. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) shares the beauty...
Marine Ecosystem and Species of Batanes Island
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Saving our marine resources is not a single person’s battle but everybody’s fight. Batanes State College (BSC) talks about the richness of biodive...
What is WILDLIFE PHILIPPINES
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
More than 20 colleges and universities in the Philippines collaborated to create a podcast channel which will talk about educational trivia and import...