1. Mindanao pygmy fruit
bat
The Mindanao Pygmy Fruit Bat
(Alionycteris paucidentata) is a
species of megabat in the
Pteropodidae family. It is monotypic
within the genus Alionycteris.[citation
needed] It is endemic to the Philippines.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or
tropical dry forests. It is threatened by
habitat loss.
Large Mindoro forest
mouse
The large Mindoro forest mouse (Apomys
gracilirostris) is a species of rodent in the
family Muridae, from the genus Apomys. It is
found only in the Philippines. Its natural
habitat is subtropical or tropical moist
montane forests. It is a large mouse with
large feet, a long tail and an elongated
snout which is morphologically unique within
its genus. It is covered in soft fur which is
mostly dark brown in colour. Its closest
relative is thought to be the Luzon montane
forest mouse, based on genetic and
morphological similarities.
2. Palawan Hornbill
The Palawan Hornbill (Anthracoceros marchei), known locally as
Talusi in Filipino language, is a smallish (approximately 70 centimetres
(28 in) long) forest-dwelling bird. Its plumage is predominantly black
with a white tail, a dark green gloss on its upper parts and a large
creamy-white beak with a casque typical of the hornbill family. The
bird emits loud calls which can be transcribed as kaaww and kreik-
kreik.