Lagen Island Resort Environmental Officer Kring Soriano accompanied herpetologist Dr. Arvin Diesmos during his short field survey in El Nido last November 3-7, 2011.
The (Frog) Prince and I – Dr. Arvin Diesmos’ visit to El Nido
Enchanting El Nido episode 11 – Dr. Arvin Diesmos (herpetologist, Philippine National Museum)
In this episode, we get to meet herpetologist Dr. Arvin C. Diesmos from the Philippine National Museum and talk to him about El Nido's amphibians and reptiles.
Creature Feature: mistletoe
In Western cultures, it’s a popular Christmas tradition for a couple to kiss when they meet under mistletoe. But did you know that there are also species of mistletoe that can be found in Palawan?
Scientists survey Palawan’s flora and fauna
Mr. Ulysses Ferreras, a well-known field botanist, paid El Nido a second visit three years after his first survey in 2008.
“Asia Regional Forum on Biodiversity” day 1
Not a lot of people realize this, but business actually plays a large role in preserving or destroying biodiversity, and it all depends on how the business is run.
Take a walk with a plant expert: Mr. Ulysses Ferreras’ visit to Apulit Island Resort
This is what happens when you combine AIR Environmental Officer Mavic Doctor and an expert botanist.
Creature Feature: White-vented Shama
The white-vented shama, also known as the Palawan shama, can be identified by its all black color with blue gloss except for the lower flank.
Creature Feature: Water Monitor Lizard
The bayawak is a resident of all four resort islands, Apulit, Lagen, Miniloc, and Pangulasian.
Creature Feature: Triton’s trumpet
Outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster planci, have been a major issue in coral reef conservation, as their diet consists mainly of corals, thus destroying large sections of coral reef.
Creature Feature: Long-tailed Macaque
Apart from humans, the long-tailed macaque is probably the most successful primate species in Southeast Asia.
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