Filipinos are familiar with the Dragonfin. This is the widely used common name in the Philippines for Polypterus senegalus. Surprisingly,…
Bats — Paniki in Filipino — are extraordinary mammals who have modified forelimbs that have evolved into wings. Belonging to the order Chiroptera, a term that stems from the Greek words chiro and ptera literally translating to “hand wings,” they are the only order of mammals capable of flight (Wund and Myers, 2005).
The creation of Bullmastiffs can be traced back to 19th-century gamekeepers, people meant to breed and care for game animals. According to the American Kennel Club, poachers were hunting animals on English aristocrats’ land despite death penalties in place to prevent it.
Where do you usually go when you plan on getting an animal companion? The best place to find your new furry friends would be at an animal shelter!
Himalayan Rabbits have become well-loved animal companions through the years. Aside from their adapting well to our country’s tropical climate, which makes them relatively easy to breed and raise, Himalayan Rabbits possess unique markings and a body type like no other Lagomorph.
Another nest of endangered marine turtles was found at the Aboitiz Cleanery Park in Davao City, according to officials. The…
Experts are no stranger to animals that can regrow limbs and other parts. This include starfish, deer (who regrows their…
SEVEN individuals of the “critically endangered” Philippine eagle were rescued since the COVID-19 lockdowns and quarantines. One died of malnutrition;…
Kākāpo, a flightless nocturnal bird and the world’ fattest parrot, has been named New Zealand’s bird of the year. The…
Every summer, fireflies begin to glow in the Japanese town of Tatsuno. Their glowing spectacle draws a large number of…
A biologist from the Siliman University in Dumagueta has discovered a new butterfly subspecies after hiking to the peak of…
It’s no easy task to photograph wildlife, let alone take a photo of them up close. But this Armenian photographer…
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched a mobile app back in March to address wildlife trafficking…