Growing up in the Philippines, we all knew at least one thing […]
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Category: Animal Factoids
Every year, Labor Day reminds us of something simple yet often forgotten: […]
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Elephants – A Labor Day Reflection
The Tamaraw (scientific name Bubalus mindorensis) is a small, wild buffalo that’s […]
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Let’s Talk About the Tamaraw
Some people want a new watch for their birthday. Some dream of […]
Read More My 46th Birthday Wish: Building a Farm Zoo on 7 Hectares
My 46th Birthday Wish: Building a Farm Zoo on 7 Hectares
Because They Deserve It Mahatma Gandhi once said: “The greatness of a […]
Read More How to Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day
How to Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day
I was 12 when I first saw a Betta fish. I was […]
Read More Betta Fish: A Tiny Fish with a Big Personality
Betta Fish: A Tiny Fish with a Big Personality
Manila Zoo, officially known as the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden, is […]
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Manila Zoo: An Iconic Zoo Revitalized
Here’s how I ended up writing about National Bird Day… it started […]
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National Bird Day
Flamingos are naturally white? Blasphemy! Everyone knows that flamingos are pink! And […]
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Flamingos Are Naturally White
Did you know that kangaroos can’t walk backwards? Let’s define walking. What […]
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Kangaroos Can’t Walk Backwards
That’s right, cats have 32 tiny muscles in each ear! Cats are […]
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Cats Have 32 Muscles in Each Ear.
Elephants can’t jump because they are massive creatures and doing so would […]
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