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Quiz about Only in the Philippines 4 Wild Philippines
Quiz about Only in the Philippines 4 Wild Philippines

Only in the Philippines 4: Wild Philippines Quiz


The Philippines is home to various animals that can never be seen anywhere else in the world. Explore the wilds of my country by taking this quiz. It's always more fun in the Philippines!

A multiple-choice quiz by euab. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
euab
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
347,574
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
690
Last 3 plays: pukelya (3/10), rohnald (7/10), gogetem (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Known as the only endemic Philippine bovine, what is this animal that is considered a cousin to the Water Buffalo? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What bird is known as the "monkey-eating eagle"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the local name of the Philippine Flying Lemur? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. There are over 1000 known species of bats around the world. The Philippines has 56 known species with the smallest and the largest of the world found only here. What is the name of the one of the smallest bats in the world? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the largest bat in the world? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Philippine mouse deer is the world's smallest hoofed animal. What is the local name for this animal in the Philippines? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Considered to be the most endangered and most rare among the deer family, what is the rarest of this mammal that lives on Panay Island? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The whale sharks or locally called "butanding" is the largest fish in the world. Where in the Philippines do these gentle creatures find sanctuary? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How many known wild pigs are considered endemic to the Philippines? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In November 2011, Dr. Adam Britton, an Australian crocodile expert working for "National Geographic" visited the Philippines. He measured and confirmed what was considered the longest crocodile captured and placed in captivity in the world. What is the name given to this saltwater crocodile? Hint



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1. Known as the only endemic Philippine bovine, what is this animal that is considered a cousin to the Water Buffalo?

Answer: Tamaraw

The Tamaraw or Mindoro Dwarf Buffalo was once considered to be present in many areas in the island of Luzon. It can now be found only in Mindoro. One of its very distinctive features is its V-shaped horn. As a national symbol, the Tamaraw is the Philippines' national animal.
2. What bird is known as the "monkey-eating eagle"?

Answer: Philippine Eagle

The Philippine Eagle or locally called "agila" (meaning eagle) or "haribon" (meaning king of birds) is the national bird of the Philippines. It stands with an average height of one meter and a wingspan of two meters. It is found mostly in the areas of Mt. Apo in Davao.
3. What is the local name of the Philippine Flying Lemur?

Answer: Kagwang

Commonly found in Mindanao, the Philippine Flying Lemur is locally known as "kagwang" or "colugo". It is a nocturnal mammal that doesn't actually fly but glides from tree to tree, as far as 100 meters and more. This amazing creature has facial features similar to that of a dog.

It can weigh 1 to 1.7 kilograms and grow as long as 14 to 17 inches, plus as much as 12 inches for its tail which aids its balance while gliding in the air.
4. There are over 1000 known species of bats around the world. The Philippines has 56 known species with the smallest and the largest of the world found only here. What is the name of the one of the smallest bats in the world?

Answer: Philippine Bamboo Bat

The Philippine Bamboo Bat only measures 4 centimeters with a wingspan of 15 centimeters. It weighs about 1.5 grams.
5. What is the largest bat in the world?

Answer: Giant Golden Crown Flying Fox

The Giant Golden Crown Flying Fox, which looks like a fox, is in reality a fruit-eating bat and can have a maximum wingspan of about 6 feet. It can be found in Subic Bay, Zambales and the province of Bataan.
6. The Philippine mouse deer is the world's smallest hoofed animal. What is the local name for this animal in the Philippines?

Answer: Pilandok

Balabac Island in the southern part of Palawan province is the home of "pilandok" or Philippine mouse deer. It stands about 40 centimeters (18 inches) at the shoulder. It is not actually a deer but comes from the family Tragulidae. It is a ruminant of the order Artiodactyla with 3 other mouse deer species.
7. Considered to be the most endangered and most rare among the deer family, what is the rarest of this mammal that lives on Panay Island?

Answer: Philippine Spotted Deer

Philippine Spotted Deer stand 80 centimeters in height. They have the most amazing yellowish, white spots located on the sides and back of its body.
8. The whale sharks or locally called "butanding" is the largest fish in the world. Where in the Philippines do these gentle creatures find sanctuary?

Answer: Donsol, Sorsogon

Whale Sharks regularly visit the Philippine waters, particularly in the fishing town of Donsol, Sorsogon. They draw large numbers of tourists during their most frequently visited months of May to November. Butanding measure between 18 to 35 feet in length and weigh up to 20 tons.
9. How many known wild pigs are considered endemic to the Philippines?

Answer: 4

The Philippines is unique that they have several wild pigs that are native to their land. These are the Visayan Warty Pig, the Philippine Warty Pig, the Mindoro Warty Pig and the Palawan Bearded Pig.
10. In November 2011, Dr. Adam Britton, an Australian crocodile expert working for "National Geographic" visited the Philippines. He measured and confirmed what was considered the longest crocodile captured and placed in captivity in the world. What is the name given to this saltwater crocodile?

Answer: Lolong

Lolong weighs 2,370 pounds (over 1000 kgs) and measures 20 feet 3 inches (over 6 meters) in length. It breaks the record held by "Cassius", a crocodile in Australia, which measured 17 feet and 11 inches. Lolong was named after Ernesto "Lolong" Goloran Canete, a crocodile hunter who died of a heart attack days before this giant was caught. Lolong was captured in Bunawan Creek in Agusan Del Sur on 3 September 2011, making the town an instant tourist attraction.
Source: Author euab

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