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If you are a nature lover and the ways of the wild appeal to you, then Philippines holds special charm for you. The Eco and Wildlife in Philippines, we think, is a must in your tour itinerary. You will experience here rare and exotic wildlife apart from rich bio diversity. There are several wildlife parks and nature centers in Philippines which have been created with the aim of conserving the flora and fauna along with the purpose of promoting tourism. The Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Nature Center boasts of about 38 species of trees and shrubs, representing 2,443 trees commonly found in Philippine forests. The Pacem Eco-Park, famous as a haven for butterflies, houses various lumber trees, fruit trees, orchids, and flowering plants. The game preserve and wildlife sanctuary on Calauit Island is a must visit. Apart from several species of endangered Philippine animals, there are a good number of African species too which have been transported here. It is also home to the man-eating Philippine crocodile and the endangered ‘dugong’ or sea cow. Visit Bohol and spot the Tarsier, midget monkey of the Philippines and the smallest monkey in the world. The Albay Park and Wildlife features 347 animals belonging to 75 species. Crocodile Park in Ma-a is the habitat of crocodiles as well as various breeds of birds ranging from the Philippine sea eagle to kakatoe and Indonesian parrots The avian world is no less fascinating. Olango Island or The Bird Island of Central Philippines is a stopover of up to 50,000 migrating water birds flying the East Asian migratory flyway. Pacem Eco-Park is a haven of over 80 of the country’s 1,600 species of butterflies and a number of native and foreign birds including mynahs, owls, eagles, and parrots. The marine life makes the Philippines wildlife scene more interesting. The Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park teems with 300 coral species, 46 coral genera, 7 sea grass species, 71 algae species, large marine life, dolphins, marine turtles and seabirds. The Turtle Islands are South East Asia's only remaining major green turtle breeding ground and a vital nesting ground for the hawksbill turtle. Donsol is home to the huge, gentle whale sharks.
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