Eco-Trivias Part1 Flashcards
The PH is the –th world rank in total diversity
17th
The PH is the –th world rank in endemism
15th
No. of species of plants in PH Forest which represents 5% of world’s flora
13,500
Species of birds:
Endemic:
Species of birds: 576+
Endemic: 195+
Species of mammals:
Endemic:
Species of mammals: 204+
Endemic: 111+
Species of amphibians:
Endemic:
Species of amphibians: 101+
Endemic: 70+
Species of reptiles:
Known to be found in PH:
Species of reptiles: 258+
Known to be found in PH: 170+
Species of marine plants and animals in PH coastal and marine areas
4,951
Some of the country’s bests are inscribed in?
UNESCO World Heritage List
World Heritage List
- Tubbattaha Reef
- Puerto Princesa
- Subterranean River National Park
- Churches: Miagao (Iloilo), San Agustin (Manila), Paoay (Ilocos Norte) and Sta. Maria (Ilocos Sur)
- Vigan Heritage Village
- Hud-Hud
An Ifugao epic
Masterpiece of oral and intangible heritage of humanity
Hud-Hud
Has the distinction of having the MOST NUMBER OF VOLCANOES (per square km)
Camiguin
World’s smallest edible fish
Sinarapan
Sinarapan can be found where
Lake Buhi, Camarines Sur
Rare freshwater fish described as Presidential fish because COUNTRY’s MOST EXPENSIVE FISH
Lurung
Lurung is aka
Pacific Salmon
Endangered golden-crowned fox which feed on fruits is actually what?
Bat
Smallest primate in the world
Tarsier
Tarsier can be found where
Bohol
Its hairless tail is an integral component of animal’s locomotive system and functions as fifth limb
Tarsier
Home of PH Falconet
Mount Isarog, CamSur
Smallest raptor in the world
Ph Falconet
Inactive volcano that is the highest forested peak in Southern Luzon and is home to 143 birds (15 endemic)
Mount Isarog
A seriously endangered small water buffalo
Tamaraw
Reason behind the declaration of Mts. Iglit and Baco Natl Park as ASEAN Heritage Sites
Tamaraw
A nocturnal mammal found in province (Palawan) that uses its tail for climbing
Palawan Bear Cat
- internationally-recognized bird sanctuary
- stop for flocks of migratory birds
Olango Island Bird Sanctuary (Cebu)
Olango Island Bird Sanctuary - Birds’ Summer Home are where?
Australia and New Zealand
home to marine green turtles
Turtle Islands
Turtle Islands has nine islands
How many belong to PH? and to others?
6 to PH
3 to Malaysia
PH is reported to have __ of the world’s eight marine turtle species
5
largest remaining rainforest
Palanan Rainforest, Isabela
scientists say: _____ damages ocean wildlife
Sonar
performed necropsies on Canary Island whales and discovered WHALES DIED OF THE BENDS, THE SAME DECOMPRESSION…
Antonio Rodriguez (Univ. of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria)
active supporter of Planet Ark (envi. org in Aus)
Pierce Brosnan (of James Bond fame)
environmental org based in Australia that protect dolphins
Planet Ark
is catching whales & dolphins banned in PH?
yes
True or False: Dolphins cannot go into full deep sleep, or they would sufficate.
Half of their brain is asleep. 8hrs a day of sleep.
True
Most of the water drank by Dolphins come from?
their food (fish and squid), seawater is too salty
process of releasing water of Dolphins
Metabolism
