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There are symbols such as the carabao (national animal), mango (national fruit) and anahaw (national leaf) that are widely known as national symbols but have no laws recognizing them as official national symbols. [3]
The carabao is widely considered to be the national animal of the Philippines and symbolizes hard work. [3][5] Carabaos were introduced to Guam from the Philippines in the 17th century. They have also acquired great cultural significance to the Chamorro people and are considered the unofficial national animal of Guam. [6]
The Philippine national bird is called the “Philippine eagle” scientifically known as Pithecophaga jefferyi. It was made official in 1978 by former President Ferdinand Marcos through Proclamation No. 1732.
National Animal (Pambansang Hayop): The Carabao, a water buffalo, is a symbol of hard work, endurance, and rural life in the Philippines. National Fish (Pambansang Isda): Bangus, or milkfish, holds a special place in Filipino cuisine and represents the country’s rich marine resources.
Meet The Philippine Eagle, National Animal of The Philippines. When you first glance at the Philippine Eagle, you’ll be drawn to its graceful brown and white-colored plumage. Its sharp, pointed beak and strong talons speak volumes about its predatory nature.
The tamaraw or Mindoro dwarf buffalo (Bubalus mindorensis) is a small buffalo belonging to the family Bovidae. [3] . It is endemic to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines, and is the only endemic Philippine bovine. It is believed, however, to have once also thrived on the larger island of Luzon.
Discover the majestic Philippine Eagle, the revered National Animal of the Philippines, and its significance to Filipino heritage and conservation.