The Philippine mouse-deer (Tragulus nigricans), also known as the Balabac chevrotain or pilandok (in Filipino), is a small, nocturnal ruminant, which is endemic to Balabac and nearby smaller islands (Bugsuk and Ramos) southwest of Palawan in the Philippines.

May 22, 2023 · The Philippine Mouse-Deer is a unique and captivating creature found only in the Philippines. Also known as the Pilandok, it is a small and elusive mammal with a shy disposition, making it difficult to spot in the wild. Its rarity and intriguing features make it a fascinating subject for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers alike.

May 16, 2024 · Philippine Mouse Deer, locally known as Pilandok or Balabac Mousedeer is a small terrestrial mammal endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines.

The Philippine mouse-deer (Tragulus nigricans), also known as the Balabac chevrotain or pilandok (in Filipino), is a small, nocturnal ruminant, which is endemic to Balabac and nearby smaller islands (Bugsuk and Ramos) southwest of Palawan in the Philippines.

Aug 14, 2023 · The small, elusive Pilandok, restricted to a limited range in the Philippines, adds another layer of intrigue to the country’s remarkable biodiversity. Efforts to conserve this unique creature are crucial, not just for its survival, but to maintain the delicate balance of its island home.

May 10, 2024 · Pilandok is a beloved character in Philippine folklore, known as the trickster chevrotain or mouse deer. In the folktales, Pilandok is portrayed as a clever, mischievous figure who outwits larger and more powerful adversaries.

But the pilandok still exists in the wild, largely because of the presence of a pearl farm in Bugsuk Islands, one of three main islands that they inhabit. Also called “the little goat” or the pig deer, the tiny Balabac mouse deer can live for 14 years in the wild, and 12 years in captivity.

Ang pilandok ang nag-iisang ‘species’ sa Pamilya ng Tragulidae na makikita sa Southern Indochina, Java at Borneo. Sa Pilipinas, ito ay matatagpuan lamang sa Balabac at iba pang maliliit na karatig isla tulad ng Ramos, Bangkalan at Bugsuk. Sa gabi ito madalas na gumala at mangalap ng pagkain.

Feb 14, 2025 · The Philippine mouse-deer (Tragulus nigricans), also known as the Balabac chevrotain or pilandok (in Filipino), is a small, nocturnal ruminant, which is endemic to Balabac and nearby smaller islands (Bugsuk and Ramos) southwest of Palawan in the Philippines.

Pilandok: Ang Philippine mouse-deer, na kilala rin bilang Balabac chevrotain o pilandok, ay isang maliit, panggabi na ruminant, na endemik sa Balabac at malapit na maliliit na isla sa timog-kanluran ng Palawan sa Pilipinas.