Emerald Tree Skink
The Emerald Tree Skink (Lamprolepis smaragdina), sometimes (ambiguously) known as "green tree skink" or "emerald green skink". It is a non-threatened species although it not commonly seen but it is however, becoming more and more popular in the exotic pet trade. In the Philippines, it is called Tabili in the Cebuano vernacular.
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Caraga Identified As Major Amphibians Reptiles Research Site
A recent study published in the scientific journal Zookeys has identified Caraga Region as a major biodiversity site for amphibians and reptiles, thus placing the region as a new epicenter for future scientific study and conservation efforts.
ZooKeys is a peer-reviewed open access scientific journal covering zoological taxonomy, phylogeny, and biogeograph.
Caraga Region is comprised of the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur and Dinagat Island with the regional capital at Butuan City.
The study, titled; The amphibians and reptiles of Minda ... -
Finally Back In Puerto Princesa
A long, long time ago (in 2002) my family spent the summer vacation months in Puerto Princesa in Palawan. My dad was based there for work and the whole family was able to spend a lot of time in Puerto with him. We went to the beach, the Underground River, island hopping in Honda Bay, ate pizza in Casa Rosa in Roxas (my favorite!), went to the beach again, island hopping but I never paid attention to the birds. I wasn't a birdwatcher then.
So, ever since I got into birding, going back to Puerto Princesa for the birds has always been on my mind. It took me more than 5 years (and a lot of excu ...