Marine Life

Marine Life
Courtesy of Department of Tourism

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The Philippines has a million square miles of sea, with a major part lying in the Coral Triangle, an area that contains the world’s highest coral diversity. These waters contain more than 2,500 species of fish and over 500 species of coral, making the Philippines a marine biodiversity hotspot.

Frog & Snail

Frog & Snail

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Kittens

Kittens

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Carabao

Carabao

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ANIMAL DETAILS:
Etymology: From the Visayan (likely Waray) karabàw
Filipino name: Kalabaw
Type: Swamp
Use: Agriculture; draught; riding; hide; meat
Country of origin: Philippines


Carabaos vary in colour from light grey to slate grey. The horns are sickle-shaped or curve backward toward the neck. Mature male carabaos weigh 420–500 kg (930–1,100 lb), and females 400–425 kg (882–937 lb). Height at withers of the male ranges from 127 to 137 cm (50 to 54 in), and of the female from 124 to 129 cm (49 to 51 in).