ECOLOGY OF MAN
Flora
Cycas Wadei
The residents and friends of Culion, Palawan request your support in our initiative for the protection, preservation and propagation of Cycas Wadei locally known as Pitogo. This taxon originated from the grassland of Patag cogonal area and Halsey Harbor as reported by Foxworthy (1911) based on the study of an American botanist, E. D. Merrill. This plant was brought to the attention of the botanist by MD Howard Windsor Wade, one of the pioneering American doctor who cared for the leprous patients.
The taxon has been categorized by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature at LR, cd in 1997. According to IUCN if there is no conservation program in place specific to the habitat of the Cycas Wadei the plant will be qualified for one of the threatened categories within a period of 5 years.
We join the IUCN in their efforts to stop the extinction of Pitogos and stop the destruction of their natural habitat.
In this initiative we would like the Patag and Quezon areas of Culion, Palawan be declared as a protected habitat for the Cycas Wadei.
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/cycadpg?taxname=Cycas+wadei
Fauna
should be declared (Endangered)
www.fieldmuseum.org/philippine_mammals/Manis_javanica.htm
(PANGOLIN)
again...
The residents and friends of Culion, Palawan request your support in
our initiative for the protection, preservation and propagation of
Manis Culionensis locally known as "Balikon". An endemic species of our town Culion.
We want to declare it as endangered now and the efforts to stop the
extinction of this rare animal and stop the destruction of their
natural habitat.
In this initiative we would like to declare Culion area as habitat for Manis Culionensis, as it derive its name CULION-ensis...
http://www.savepangolins.org/what-is-a-pangolin
Did you know? A pangolin’s tongue is attached near its pelvis and last pair of ribs, and when fully extended is longer than the animal’s head and body.
Pangolins help increase species diversity. The burrows they create are also used by other animals for shelter and breeding habitat.
Did you know? Pangolins dig deep burrows for sleeping and nesting. Some burrows contain chambers big enough for a human to crawl inside and stand up.
Declared Endangered Species
Axis Calamianensis
