Kagwang and viper on the spotlight of 'Born to be Wild'

Doc Ferds Recio and Doc Nielsen Donato scour the wild for two rare creatures and end up catching spectacular scenes on camera.

In Bohol, Doc Nielsen Donato and his team are in search of the Philippine flying lemur known locally as kagwang. This mammal has the ability to transfer from one tree to another through gliding. Besides filming its magnificent skill, the team also documents a mother giving birth to a young kagwang. The footage is considered rare by mammal experts.

Iligan City in Lanao del Norte is home to the stunning Maria Cristina Falls. But little do we know that one of the most venomous snakes in the world, the temple viper, thrives in the area. Although largely unstudied, the species already faces threats from poaching. Doc Ferds takes a closer look at this venomous snake.

 

Catch the country’s multi-awarded nature and wildlife program on Sunday, December 28, right after AHA!