Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park
Facts and practical information
The Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park is located on the island of Panay, in the provinces of Aklan and Antique of the Philippines which was proclaimed a natural park by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on 18 April 2002. The Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park has an area of 120.09 km2, found within the municipalities of Nabas, Malay, Buruanga, Libertad and Pandan. ()
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Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Visayan spotted deer
The Visayan spotted deer, also known as the Philippine spotted deer or Prince Alfred's deer, is an endangered species primarily inhabiting the rainforests of the Visayan islands, notably Panay and Negros. Remarkably, it wasn't recognized as a distinct species until...
Mammals
Visayan warty pig
The Visayan warty pig is a critically endangered species endemic to six of the Visayan Islands in the Philippines. Tragically, this unique pig is on the verge of extinction, primarily due to habitat loss and hunting. It is believed that they no longer exist on four of...
Mammals
Leopard cat
The leopard cat is a small wild feline found across parts of Asia and is currently listed as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List. Initially, it was believed to be the same species as the Sunda leopard cat, but scientists have since recognized them as distinct species.
Mammals
Visayan hornbill
The Visayan hornbill is a captivating bird native to the rainforests of several islands in the Philippines. Initially classified with other Philippine tarictic hornbills, it was later recognized as a distinct species. Its taxonomy was first described in 1780 by...
Birds
Walden's hornbill
The Walden's hornbill, also known as the Visayan wrinkled hornbill, rufous-headed hornbill, and writhed-billed hornbill, is a critically endangered bird native to the rainforests of Negros and Panay islands in the Philippines.
Birds
Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Buruanga.
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