Eco-Trivias Part1

Question 1

The PH is the –th world rank in total diversity

Answer 1

17th

Question 2

The PH is the –th world rank in endemism

Answer 2

15th

Question 3

No. of species of plants in PH Forest which represents 5% of world’s flora

Answer 3

13,500

Question 4

Species of birds:

Endemic:

Answer 4

Species of birds: 576+

Endemic: 195+

Question 5

Species of mammals:

Endemic:

Answer 5

Species of mammals: 204+

Endemic: 111+

Question 6

Species of amphibians:

Endemic:

Answer 6

Species of amphibians: 101+

Endemic: 70+

Question 7

Species of reptiles:

Known to be found in PH:

Answer 7

Species of reptiles: 258+

Known to be found in PH: 170+

Question 8

Species of marine plants and animals in PH coastal and marine areas

Answer 8

4,951

Question 9

Some of the country’s bests are inscribed in?

Answer 9

UNESCO World Heritage List

Question 10

World Heritage List

Answer 10

• Tubbattaha Reef
• Puerto Princesa
• Subterranean River National Park
• Churches: Miagao (Iloilo), San Agustin (Manila), Paoay (Ilocos Norte) and Sta. Maria (Ilocos Sur)
• Vigan Heritage Village
• Hud-Hud

Question 11

An Ifugao epic

Masterpiece of oral and intangible heritage of humanity

Answer 11

Hud-Hud

Question 12

Has the distinction of having the MOST NUMBER OF VOLCANOES (per square km)

Answer 12

Camiguin

Question 13

World’s smallest edible fish

Answer 13

Sinarapan

Question 14

Sinarapan can be found where

Answer 14

Lake Buhi, Camarines Sur

Question 15

Rare freshwater fish described as Presidential fish because COUNTRY’s MOST EXPENSIVE FISH

Answer 15

Lurung

Question 16

Lurung is aka

Answer 16

Pacific Salmon

Question 17

Endangered golden-crowned fox which feed on fruits is actually what?

Answer 17

Bat

Question 18

Smallest primate in the world

Answer 18

Tarsier

Question 19

Tarsier can be found where

Answer 19

Bohol

Question 20

Its hairless tail is an integral component of animal’s locomotive system and functions as fifth limb

Answer 20

Tarsier

Question 21

Home of PH Falconet

Answer 21

Mount Isarog, CamSur

Question 22

Smallest raptor in the world

Answer 22

Ph Falconet

Question 23

Inactive volcano that is the highest forested peak in Southern Luzon and is home to
143 birds (15 endemic)

Answer 23

Mount Isarog

Question 24

A seriously endangered small water buffalo

Answer 24

Tamaraw

Question 25

Reason behind the declaration of Mts. Iglit and Baco Natl Park as ASEAN Heritage Sites

Answer 25

Tamaraw

Question 26

A nocturnal mammal found in province (Palawan) that uses its tail for climbing

Answer 26

Palawan Bear Cat

Question 27

- internationally-recognized bird sanctuary | - stop for flocks of migratory birds

Answer 27

Olango Island Bird Sanctuary (Cebu)

Question 28

Olango Island Bird Sanctuary - Birds' Summer Home are where?

Answer 28

Australia and New Zealand

Question 29

home to marine green turtles

Answer 29

Turtle Islands

Question 30

Turtle Islands has nine islands | How many belong to PH? and to others?

Answer 30

6 to PH | 3 to Malaysia

Question 31

PH is reported to have __ of the world's eight marine turtle species

Answer 31

5

Question 32

largest remaining rainforest

Answer 32

Palanan Rainforest, Isabela

Question 33

scientists say: _____ damages ocean wildlife

Answer 33

Sonar

Question 34

performed necropsies on Canary Island whales and discovered WHALES DIED OF THE BENDS, THE SAME DECOMPRESSION...

Answer 34

Antonio Rodriguez (Univ. of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria)

Question 35

active supporter of Planet Ark (envi. org in Aus)

Answer 35

Pierce Brosnan (of James Bond fame)

Question 36

environmental org based in Australia that protect dolphins

Answer 36

Planet Ark

Question 37

is catching whales & dolphins banned in PH?

Answer 37

yes

Question 38

True or False: Dolphins cannot go into full deep sleep, or they would sufficate. Half of their brain is asleep. 8hrs a day of sleep.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

Most of the water drank by Dolphins come from?

Answer 39

their food (fish and squid), seawater is too salty

Question 40

process of releasing water of Dolphins

Answer 40

Metabolism