The Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis), also known as the Mindoro crocodile, the Philippine freshwater crocodile, the bukarot[4] in Ilocano, and more generally as a buwaya in most Filipino lowland cultures, [4] is one of two species of crocodiles found in the Philippines; the other is the larger saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus...

The Philippine crocodile is a relatively small species of crocodile that lives primarily in freshwater rivers, ponds, and marshes on the islands of Dalupiri, Luzon, and Mindanao in the Philippines. It is considered to be one of the world’s most endangered crocodilian species.

The Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis), also known as the Mindoro crocodile, the Philippine freshwater crocodile, the bukarot in Ilocano, and more generally as a buwaya in most Filipino lowland cultures, is one of two species of crocodiles found in the Philippines; the other is the larger saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus). The ...

The Philippine crocodile is a relatively small freshwaster crocodile that is typically below 2.7m (8ft 10) in size, and weighs around 90kg (200 lb), although some large individuals might reach grow over 3m (11 ft) and 200kg (440 lb).

Common names for the Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis) include the Philippine freshwater crocodile, buwaya (general Philippines), bukarot (northern Luzon), and the Mindoro crocodile (as per the island it was first discovered on in 1935 by Karl Schmidt).

2017年3月31日 · There are two crocodile species found in the Philippines – the Crocodylus porosus and the Crocodylus mindorensis. The latter is the specie endemic to and found only in the Philippines. Crocodiles are called “Buwaya” in the Philippines. However, it is used interchangeably to mean either crocodile or alligator.

2024年10月29日 · The Philippine Crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis) is a remarkable species that holds a significant place in the biodiversity of the Philippines. Endemic to the archipelago, this freshwater crocodile is not only a crucial part of its ecosystem but also a symbol of conservation efforts in the country.

The Philippine crocodile Crocodylus mindorensis is a critically endangered freshwater crocodile. It is endemic to the Philippines. Very few Philippine crocodiles remain in the wild. The Mabuwaya Foundation aims to conserve the Philippine crocodile and its habitat

2023年9月26日 · The Philippine crocodile, aka bukarot, buwaya, Mindoro crocodile, or Philippine freshwater crocodile, hails only from the Philippine islands. These cool crocodilians prefer freshwater marshes, ponds, and small rivers.

2023年12月25日 · The Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis) is a relatively small freshwater crocodilian (growing to a maximum length of 3m), found only in the Philippines. When the Spanish colonised the Philippines in 1565, they sent home reports with descriptions of the land and its people and wildlife.