“Endemic” refers to a species that is uniquely found in one part of the world, and that part only! These types of animals are most commonly found in more isolated parts of the globe, like islands, but they can be found in other places too.
The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox or Golden Capped Fruit Bat
Visayan Spotted Deer
Palawan Bearcat
Tamaraw
The Tamaraw is a type of carabao or water buffalo that is only found on the Island of Mindoro. It is also known as the “Dwarf Water Buffalo”. Despite such a name, the Tamaraw can be considered an endemic animal in the Philippines. Currently, the Tamaraw are already among the endangered species from extinctions.
Tarsier
If the Tamaraw is the largest endemic animal in the Philippines, the Tarsier is the smallest primate in the world. Although small, its appearance does not detract from lemurs and monkeys. It measures only three to six inches. Tarsiers are found in Bohol crossing over to other provinces to the southern part of the Philippines. Tarsiers are also called Mawumag, Mago and Mamag.
The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox or Golden Capped Fruit Bat
The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox or Golden Capped Fruit Bat is a large bat endemic to the Philippines. These bats are found only in the Philippines, specifically in Mindanao. Although large, they eat not flesh but fruits and some leaves. They usually live in caves near rivers. Probably because more of their food can be found in such a place and to bathe. These bats are weird because they love to bathe. They scoop up the water with their wings and spray it on their bodies. Blessed is the Philippines because in our country lives the largest bat in the world. The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox or Golden Capped Fruit Bat is endangered or threatened with extinction. Meanwhile its subspecie Panay Golden-Crowned Flying Fox is now extinct.
Visayan Spotted Deer
The Visayan Spotted Deer is a breed of Deer endemic to the Philippines. These deer are found in Negros, Cebu, Guimaras, Leyte and Samar. It is known by that name because of its presence of stains.
Palawan Bearcat
Palawan Bearcat is also known as Musang, Binturong, or Pasla. This animal is neither a Cat nor a Bear but it bears a great resemblance to the two. It has a strange appearance because it has long white whiskers that reach up to its ears. The fur is dark and often shed. It has sharp nails and teeth and a strong tail that it uses to hang long on branches. It usually eats chickens and ducks so it is one of the enemies of farmers. One reason mulch is threatened with extinction of its breed today.
WHAT IS ANIMAL ENDEMICS
Endemics animal is an endemic species are living creatures, which include both flora and fauna, whose distribution is restricted to a specific geography, be it a province, region, country or continent.
Endemic species have emerged because of the appearance of natural barriers that prevent a specific species from spreading by limiting their genetic exchange to a specific territory.
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“Endemic” refers to a species that is uniquely found in one part of the world, and that part only! These types of animals are most commonly found in more isolated parts of the globe, like islands, but they can be found in other places too.
5 examples of endemics animals
Tamaraw
Tarsier
The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox or Golden Capped Fruit Bat
Visayan Spotted Deer
Palawan Bearcat
WHAT IS ANIMAL ENDEMICS