Palawan Geography and Fauna Quiz

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Palawan Geography and Topography

Palawan province's capital is Puerto Princesa City.
Palawan Island is the largest island within Palawan province.
The Palawan Mountain Range runs through the center of Palawan.
Mount Mantalingajan is the highest peak in Palawan.
Palawan experiences a tropical rainforest climate.
There are approximately 1,780 islands in Palawan province.
Palawan is surrounded by the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea.
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's longest underground rivers.
The Cagayan River is the major river system in Palawan.
Palawan's geological formations are primarily limestone karst formations and volcanic rocks.

Palawan Fauna

The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is the largest bird of prey endemic to the Philippines and found in Palawan.
The Philippine Tarsier (Carlito syrichta) is the smallest primate in the Philippines and endemic to Palawan.
The Philippine Deer (Cervus philippinus) is the largest terrestrial mammal native to Palawan.
Palawan is home to the unique flying mammal, the Philippine Flying Lemur (Cynocephalus volans).
The largest carnivorous plant found in Palawan is Nepenthes rajah.
Rafflesia schadenbergiana, the world's largest flower, can be found in Palawan.
The scientific name for the Reticulated Python is Malayopython reticulatus.
The scientific name for the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant is Polyplectron napoleonis.
The Palawan Hornbill is scientifically named Anthracoceros marchei.
The Palawan Scops Owl is scientifically known as Otus foliginosus.
The Palawan Water Monitor is scientifically named Varanus cumingi.

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Test your knowledge about the geography and wildlife of Palawan, a province rich in biodiversity and stunning landscapes. From the highest peaks to the unique species found in its forests, this quiz covers essential facts about the region's natural beauty and ecological significance.