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Species related to the Philippine warty pig (Sus philippensis)

Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis)
The tamaraw is the largest mammal native to the Philippines, and also has the distinction of being one of the rarest mammals in existence... More 5 Images 0 videos
Northern Luzon giant cloud rat (Phloeomys pallidus)
This forest-dwelling rodent is a timid animal, with a coat of long, somewhat rough, fur. The colour of its fur is highly variable, although... More 8 Images 0 videos
Giant bushy-tailed cloud rat (Crateromys schadenbergi)
The giant bushy-tailed cloud rat is one of the most spectacular rodents in Asia, with an elongated body; long, bushy tail; and a coat of... More 1 Image 0 videos
Philippine flying lemur (Cynocephalus volans)
The Philippine flying lemur has a strange appearance, and a strange name, as it is neither a true flier, nor a true lemur! It is in fact a... More 6 Images 1 Video
Luzon batomys (Batomys granti)
Information on the Luzon batomys (Batomys granti) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Dinagat bushy-tailed cloud rat (Crateromys australis)
Information on the Dinagat bushy-tailed cloud rat (Crateromys australis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 5 Images 0 videos
Mindanao gymnure (Podogymnura truei)
Gymnures are relatives of hedgehogs, but lack the prickly spines. Found only on a single island, the Mindanao gymnure, whose local name... More 6 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Vanda javierae)
One of the world’s most impressive orchid species, the beautiful, delicate and highly threatened Vanda javierae bears up to eight snow white... More 1 Image 0 videos
Palawan horned frog (Megophrys ligayae)
Named for the elongated, triangular ‘horn’ on each upper eyelid, the Palawan horned frog, like other members of the genus, is a superbly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Hazel's forest frog (Platymantis hazelae)
Information on Hazel's forest frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Visayan warty pig (Sus cebifrons)
The Visayan warty pig is a little-known, small, forest-dwelling pig that has only recently been recognised as a separate species. The males... More 21 Images 0 videos
Palawan bearded pig (Sus ahoenobarbus)
Until recently, the bearded pigs of south-east Asia were thought to comprise three subspecies under the scientific name Sus barbatus... More 3 Images 0 videos
Bearded pig (Sus barbatus)
The bearded pig (Sus barbatus) is named for its distinctive beard of yellowy-white whiskers, which grow from its elongated, narrow jaw. The... More 15 Images 0 videos
Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris)
A particularly distinctive dolphin, the Irrawaddy has a rounded head with no beak and a flexible neck, causing visible creases behind the... More 10 Images 4 Videos
Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
Fin whales are the fastest of all cetaceans, reaching speeds of 37 kilometres per hour and known to completely clear the water. This whale... More 32 Images 2 Videos
Spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris)
The acrobatic spinner dolphin is the most common small cetacean in many tropical open seas, where it can be seen spinning high in the air... More 24 Images 6 Videos
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
The magnificent humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is renowned for its impressive leaping displays and for the mysterious 'singing' of... More 57 Images 15 Videos
Balabac mouse deer (Tragulus nigricans)
Information on the Balabac mouse deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal to have ever lived, being almost as big as a Boeing 737 and even larger than... More 52 Images 4 Videos
Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)
The sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of the toothed whales, with males growing up to 20 metres in length. The sperm whale... More 45 Images 14 Videos
Philippine brown deer (Rusa marianna)
The Philippine brown deer is a diminutive, compactly-built deer with relatively short antlers that only reach 20 to 40 centimetres in length... More 4 Images 0 videos
Visayan spotted deer (Rusa alfredi)
This small, short-legged deer is the largest endemic species of the west Visayan islands of the Philippines, and is easily distinguished... More 15 Images 1 Video
Natal duiker (Cephalophus natalensis)
This small, stocky antelope has an attractive chestnut-red coat that can, surprisingly, obscure its appearance in the dappled light of the... More 5 Images 2 Videos
Banteng (Bos javanicus)
The handsome banteng largely resembles domestic cattle both in size and colour, but also demonstrates considerable sexual dimorphism... More 22 Images 3 Videos
Peter’s duiker (Cephalophus callipygus)
Peter’s duiker belongs to a group of shy, secretive African mammals that are most often glimpsed as they dive for cover in thick vegetation... More 3 Images 1 Video
Calamian deer (Axis calamianensis)
The Calamian deer is a fairly small and heavy-bodied deer, with relatively long legs. Its coarse hair is tawny-brown with darker... More 7 Images 0 videos
Sika deer (Cervus nippon)
The sika deer (Cervus nippon) has a greyish-brown coat in winter, which becomes lighter in colour in summer, with light spots and a dark... More 21 Images 2 Videos
Henkel’s flat-tailed gecko (Uroplatus henkeli)
Henkel’s flat-tailed gecko (Uroplatus henkeli) is most remarkable for its incredible ability to conceal itself in its forest habitat. Not... More 18 Images 1 Video
Cuscuta (Cuscuta prismatica)
Information on Cuscuta prismatica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Red-fronted parrot (Poicephalus gulielmi)
Distinctive red markings on the forehead, thighs and leading edge of the wings give this fairly large and stocky, but nonetheless attractive... More 2 Images 0 videos

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