Best Tanggol Kalikasan Podcasts (2024)

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Holothuria scabra 8:48

1+ y ago8:48

8:48

Holothuria scabra or sandfish is locally known as teripang in indonesia, gamat in malaysia and balat here in the philippines it is considered as the highest valued tropical sea cucumber species but it is one of the most commercially exploited aquatic species in southeast asia. Sea cucumber is a multi-million dollar industry especially in food busin…

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Tubbataha Reef 6:47

2y ago6:47

6:47

Tubbataha Reef is known for its extraordinary biodiversity, abundant marine life, and breathtaking drop-offs into the open ocean. Tubbataha Reef was discovered by divers in the late 1970s. The area covers 130,028 hectares of high-quality marine habitats containing three atolls and a large area of the deep sea. Tubbataha is home to 374 species of co…

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Mangrove Tree 11:52

2y ago11:52

11:52

A mangrove is a shrub or tree that grows in coastal saline or brackish water. The term is also used for tropical coastal vegetation consisting of such species. Mangroves occur worldwide in the tropics and subtropics and even some temperate coastal areas, mainly between latitudes 30° N and 30° S with the greatest mangrove area within 5° of the equat…

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Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center 16:36

2y ago16:36

16:36

The Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (PWRCC), also known as the Crocodile Farm is the only wildlife rescue center in Palawan located 9km south of Puerto Princesa City. The center is strategically located on a vast of 10-hectare land. For this episode of #WildlifePhilippinesPodcast, Palawan State University (PalSU) talks about interes…

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Cleopatra's Needle 9:00

2y ago9:00

9:00

Cleopatra’s Needle is one of the mystical mountains of Palawan. The name is derived from the obelisk-like rock structure that is found in its peak. This is the mountain you will pass on the way to the Puerto Princesa Underground River. For this episode of #WildlifePhilippinesPodcast, Palawan State University talks about interesting information abou…

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Sea Urchin 16:10

2y ago16:10

16:10

Sea urchin is a marine echinoderm that has a spherical or flattened shell covered in mobile spines, with a mouth in the underside and calcareous jaws. Many species are harvested for food. For this episode, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University talks about interesting information about this marine life including its habitat, importance and cu…

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Green Caviar 9:35

2+ y ago9:35

9:35

Caulerpa lentillifera , also known as sea grapes or green caviar and locally called as lato or latok, is an edible seaweed common to the Philippines.For this episode, Palawan State University (PalSU) talks about interesting information about this marine life. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in PalSU; Written an…

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Mindoro Tree Frog 5:42

3y ago5:42

5:42

For this episode, Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. talks about Mindoro Tree Frog, a species of amphibians in the family Old World tree frogs. It is one of the an endangered species listed under IUCN which can be found in Mindoro. This episode is produced by Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc.; Written and directed by:…

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Philippine Mouse Deer 8:07

3y ago8:07

8:07

Philippine Mouse Deer or locally known as Pilandok is a small terrestrial mammal endemic to the island of Palawan. Though shy and nocturnal, they are listed as endangered under IUCN as their meat is a popular delicacy and their skin can be used to make leathers. For this episode, Palawan State University (PalSU) talks about Palawan bearcat and its …

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Bangon Monitor Lizard 6:05

3y ago6:05

6:05

Mindoro contains a wide diversity of wildlife, some of which are endemic to the area and new island records are being added still. For this episode, Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. talks about the Bangon Monitor Lizard, a newly described species of reptile from the Mindoro faunal region. This episode is produced by Mindoro Biodive…

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Bantigue 7:38

3y ago7:38

7:38

Bantigue or Bantigi is being poached or traded for bonsai and ornamental plants. With the decline of its population, it is included in the red list of threatened species. For this episode, Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) talks about bantigue and campaigns the conservation of vulnerable species like this plant. This episode is produced by…

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Northern Sierra Madre Forest Monitor 8:58

3y ago8:58

8:58

Varanus bitatawa or Northern Sierra Madre forest monitor is a part of the Varanidae family. They are known to be one of the distinctive foods of Agta and Ilongot tribes in Sierra Madre. For this episode, Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) talks about bitatawa, an herbivore animal which loves to eat the fruit of Pandan palm trees. This episo…

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Palawan Bearcats 8:35

3y ago8:35

8:35

Palawan bearcats or most commonly known as Palawan binturong is a distant relative of civets. While civets look like a cross between a weasel and a cat, Palawan bearcats are more like the combination of a bear and a cat. Like humans, they make chuckling sounds when happy and utter a high-pitched wail if annoyed. For this episode, Palawan State Univ…

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Mindoro Bleeding-heart 8:00

3y ago8:00

8:00

Mindoro is a haven for diverse species of birds, migratory, native, and endemic ones. For this episode, Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. talks about the Mindoro Bleeding-heart, an endemic species of bird which can only be found in the island of Mindoro. This episode is produced by Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc.; …

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Philippine Pangolin 13:37

3y ago13:37

13:37

Endemic in Palawan, Philippine Pangolin has the greatest number of scale rows across its back of all Asian pangolins. Interestingly, it is said to have an affinity with fig trees, as these trees provide tree hollows to hide in and attract their primary source of food - ants! For this episode, Palawan State University (PalSU) talks about the Philipp…

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Palawan Fruit Bat 9:39

3y ago9:39

9:39

A species of megabat, Palawan Fruit Bat or Palawan Flying Fox is one of the listed vulnerable species by the IUCN. For this episode, Palawan State University (PalSU) talks about this bat species which can be found in forests of Balabac and Busuanga. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in PalSU; Written and directed…

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Endemic Frogs in Mt. Banahaw 15:24

3y ago15:24

15:24

Mt. Banahaw has one of the most diversified biodiversity in Southern Luzon with an endemicity that ranges from 66-76%. In fact, it is the habitat of many endemic frogs. In this episode, Southern Luzon State University shares facts about the various endemic frogs in Mt. Banahaw. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance i…

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Hornbills in the Philippines 8:00

3y ago8:00

8:00

In a 2019 report on the country's red list of threatened species, nine (9) of the eleven (11) endemic hornbills in the Philippines are threatened. For this episode, Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) talks about Rufous hornbill, Visayan Tarictic Hornbill, and Luzon Tarictic hornbill. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmenta…

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Crocodiles in the Philippines 13:52

3y ago13:52

13:52

Aside from Philippine Crocodile, there is also the Saltwater crocodile which is normally found in coastal waters, mangroves, rivers and large lakes that are connected to the sea. They are not endangered species but Philippine Crocodiles are. For this episode, Palawan State University (PalSU) talks about these two crocodiles which can be found in th…

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Philippine Palm Civet (Musang) 8:54

3y ago8:54

8:54

Philippine Palm Civet is a member of civet family which are carnivorous but also loves to eat fruits. This is the reason why they are living in forest with many fruit trees. Palm civets are also into coffee which made the famous and one of the expensive coffee beans - Kopi Luwak. Unfortunately, this made palm civet vulnerable in addition to forest …

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Philippine Warty Pig 9:59

3y ago9:59

9:59

Philippine Warty Pig or Sus philippensis is endemic to the country which are remote forest dwellers. They are included in the IUCN Red list as Vulnerable because of its declining population caused by over-hunting, habitat loss and hybridization. For this episode, Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) explains these threats so more people will …

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Tropical Pitcher Plant 8:25

3y ago8:25

8:25

A carnivorous plant, Pitcher Plants are known for their prey-trapping mechanism which are rare species. For this episode, Palawan State University (PalSU) describes the characteristics and introduces different pitcher plants species which can be found in Palawan. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in PalSU; Writte…

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Palawan Peacock-Pheasant 19:04

3y ago19:04

19:04

Endemic to the island, Palawan Peacock-Pheasant is smaller to others of the same species but has the most interesting color combinations than them. It lives mostly in coastal lowland and deep forests and is considered a Vulnerable species due to its declining habitat. Not only that, it is also subjected to hunting as a pet and for trade. An expert …

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Palawan Stink Badger (Mydaus marchei) 9:59

3+ y ago9:59

9:59

Palawan Stink Badger (Mydaus marchei) or commonly known as ‘pantot’ is endemic to Palawan. They are territorial animals which use scent glands to mark their paths, thus, the name. They are important species for soil aeration but are now considered as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). For this episode…

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Green Sea Turtles 17:15

3+ y ago17:15

17:15

Green sea turtles can be found in almost all diving sites in Palawan. Despite their presence and importance in the marine ecosystem, their population continues to decline. In fact, they are included in the red list of threatened species of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). For this episode, Palawan State University (PalSU) …

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Palawan Bearded Pig 7:41

3+ y ago7:41

7:41

The Palawan bearded pig is said to be the largest wild pig in the Philippines. This species can only be found in Palawan, from Balbac to extreme south-west of the island. Sadly, they are experiencing habitat destruction due to logging, agriculture and infrastructure development. For this episode, listen to Palawan State University (PalSU) as they d…

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End of Season 1: A Review and More 6:14

3+ y ago6:14

6:14

So, it's now the end of Season 1. But, don't worry, mga Ka-Widlife, we are now preparing for Season 2! In Season 1, we talked about ecosystems and featured a lot of wildlife species. We learned not only their unique characteristics and habits but also their decreasing habitats and threats from human activities. We were also given tips on how we can…

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Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat (Part 4) 10:24

3+ y ago10:24

10:24

In the last episode of their podcast on Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat, Central Luzon State University (CLSU) encourages everyone to take action in making forests sustainable to save not only cloud rats but the whole ecosystem. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in CLSU; Written and directed by Annie Melinda Paz-A…

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Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat (Part 3) 6:32

3+ y ago6:32

6:32

In the third part of their podcast on Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat, Central Luzon State University (CLSU) explains how the decline of forest cover impacts the population of cloud rats, as well as the effect of climate change and human activities on deforestation. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in CLSU; Writt…

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Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat (Part 2) 6:02

3+ y ago6:02

6:02

In the second part of their podcast on Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat, Central Luzon State University (CLSU) talked about the their habitat. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in CLSU; Written and directed by Annie Melinda Paz-Alberto, Roann Alberto-Lao, Carl Dionelle Ponce, Daryl A. Juganas and Kimberly Joy E. Ma…

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Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat (Part 1) 3:21

3+ y ago3:21

3:21

Way before human existence, rodents are mammals that have been roaming the earth for 66 million years. Endemic only in the island of Luzon, Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat is primarily found in tree branches of the sky islands of northern and central part of Luzon. In the first part of their podcast on the cloud rat, Central Luzon State University (…

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Philippine Eagle 6:47

3+ y ago6:47

6:47

The Philippine Eagle is categorized as critically endangered species because it is near to its extinction. For its 25th episode, Mariano Marcos State College (MMSU) talks about the conservation efforts, ex-situ conservation measures, to save Philippine Eagles which symbolizes the country's defined habitat. This episode is produced by the Institute …

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The Sea Cucumbers 9:11

3+ y ago9:11

9:11

This podcast introduces one of the species at the deeper seafloor of Sto. Tomas Cove, La Union, Philippines, the sea cucumbers! Dubbed as earthworm of the sea, sea cucumbers are named for their unusual elongated, cylindrical and stout body shape that resembles a fat cucumber. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) discusses the ecolo…

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Pawikana (Sea Turtle) 8:25

3+ y ago8:25

8:25

Three universities from Mindanao, Bukidnon State University (BukSU), Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) and Mindanao State University-Marawi (MSU-Marawi), collaborated to present the threats to sea turtles through a story of a local who has been keeping one as a pet at home. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governanc…

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Happy Ulang (Part 2) 9:52

3+ y ago9:52

9:52

The Bulacan State University (BulSU), Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Pangasinan State University (PangSU), Bicol State University (BSU) featured the story of Ka Ponsing, an advocate of river system protection in Bulacan, in the second part of Happy Ulang. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in BulSU in coll…

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Happy Ulang (Part 1) 6:50

3+ y ago6:50

6:50

Ulang (crawfish) resembles small lobster with bigger head. They are popular in Central and northern Luzon but are currently diminishing due to human activities. Four Institutes of Environmental Governance (IEGs), Bulacan State University (BulSU), Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Pangasinan State University (PangSU) and Bicol University (BU) c…

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Philippine Long-tailed Macaques 7:58

3+ y ago7:58

7:58

One of the endangered species, Philippine long-tailed macaques are one of the species you can chance upon visiting Palawan. This species was listed as “Near Threatened” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2008 due to their continuous loss of habitat and hunting as a result of human encroachment. For this episode, Visayas State …

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Tokay Gecko 5:51

3+ y ago5:51

5:51

Visayas State University (VSU) and Holy Name University (HNU) talk about Tokay Gecko, a big type of gecko which can be found in Southeast Asia which are popular in the wildlife trade due to its medicinal beliefs. This episode is produced by the Institutes of Environmental Governance in VSU and HNU; Written and directed by: Mae Claudine Gica and Flo…

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Dugong 5:49

3+ y ago5:49

5:49

While exploring the sea, the storytellers Ate Flora and Clau had an encounter with dugong, one of sea cows species. In their third episode, Visayas State University (VSU) and Holy Name University (HNU) share information on characteristics and threats on dugong. This episode is produced by the Institutes of Environmental Governance in VSU and HNU; W…

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Whale Sharks 6:00

3+ y ago6:00

6:00

After their journey in discovering Bohol tarsiers, Visayas State University (VSU) and Holy Name University (HNU) explore the oceans as they talk about whalesharks. In this episode, they presented different characteristics of whalesharks and the importance of community and Bantay Dagat (Community Fish Warden) in protecting them. This episode is prod…

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Bohol Tarsiers 7:13

3+ y ago7:13

7:13

Growing only 4-5 inches, Bohol tarsiers are one of the smallest primates in the world. Their eyes are larger than its brain and they are nocturnal animals. Unfortunately, they are a near threatened species which population continues to decrease. In their first podcast together, Visayas State University (VSU) and Holy Name University (HNU) collabora…

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Let's Talk About Frogs 10:36

3+ y ago10:36

10:36

It is a reality that the number of frogs in the environment is decreasing/diminishing. Recently, dengue cases have been increasing. It is important to raise awareness on the balance in our ecosystem and why frogs are important to maintain this balance. Father Saturnino Urios State University (FSUU) and Ateneo De Davao University (AdDU) worked toget…

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Biodiversity in Quirino (Buhay Ilang sa Quirino) 7:49

3+ y ago7:49

7:49

To share the ecological importance of wildlife, Quirino State University (QSU) prepared an audio skit to raise awareness on the roles of wildlife such as snake in the balance of ecosystem. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in QSU; Written and directed by: Irene Dimmangna, Liwliwa Manaoag, Pauline Joy Celestino, a…

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Nypa Fruticans Mangrove Ecosystem (Part 2) 9:10

3+ y ago9:10

9:10

In the second part of their podcast on Nypa Fruticans, Pangasinan State University (PangSU) presents the best practices of their Province in preserving the nypa mangrove ecosystem. They had an interview with the Barangay Chairman of Bantayan which shares how they maintain their nypa mangroves. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmen…

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Nypa Fruticans Mangrove Ecosystem (Part 1) 11:25

3+ y ago11:25

11:25

The Nypa fruiticans or popularly known as Nipa palm is one of the most economically important crops in the Philippines. Its leaves are used for making handicrafts; young seeds and shoots are edible; and fermented juice are extensively use as beverages. In the first part of their podcast on Nypa Fruticans, Pangasinan State University (PangSU) talks …

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Mt. Mantalingahan in Palawan Island (Part 2) 8:55

3+ y ago8:55

8:55

Not only endemic in the Philippines, Mt. Mantalingahan is rich in flora and fauna that can only be found in Palawan Island. For the second part of their podcast, Palawan State University (PalSU) shares trivia on wildlife species that are endemic to their province. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in PalSU; Writt…

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Mt. Mantalingahan of Palawan Island (Part 1) 11:24

3+ y ago11:24

11:24

Palawan Island is a popular destination not only for beach lovers but also for mountaineers. Its highest peak is Mt. Mantalingahan which is situated in the southern part of the Island. The mountain is the center of Mt. Mantalingahan Protected Landscape, a major habitat of Palawan's rich biodiversity of flora and fauna that are endemic to the Philip…

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Saving Wildlife Podcast on Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park 9:10

3+ y ago9:10

9:10

The Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park is one of the last remaining great forests of the Philippines. It is the largest and one of the richest protected areas in terms of ecosystem and species diversity. In this episode, Isabela State University (ISU) introduces the flora and fauna of the ISU Wildlife Sanctuary, a part of the Northern Sierra Madre …

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Growing Shade Podcast on Nueva Vizcaya Biodiversity (Part 2) 10:31

3+ y ago10:31

10:31

The mountainous landscape of Nueva Vizcaya is a home to many indigenous groups like Ibaloi, Kankanaey, Isinay, Bugkalots, Ifugao, Gad’ang, and more. The biodiversity of the Province is best describe through the epic of the Gad’ang entitled Lumalindaw who traversed through the mountains and rivers of Nueva Vizcaya while protecting its wildlife. In t…

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Growing Shade Podcast on Nueva Vizcaya Biodiversity (Part 1) 7:29

4y ago7:29

7:29

The province of Nueva Vizcaya is dubbed as the watershed haven of Region II. About 79% of its landscape is mountainous and serve as home to diverse flora and fauna which most are in critical condition. In the first half of their podcast, Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) introduces the magnificent and rich biodiversity of the Province from inte…

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