PostHeaderIcon Baby whale shark (butanding) found in Sorsogon



The World Wide Fund (WWF) –Philippines, a nature conservation group, reports the rescue of a baby whale shark in Pilar, Sorsogon. The 15-inch sea creature locally called butanding was captured on Friday, March 6, 2009.

After documentation and making sure the animal wasn’t hurt, the baby butanding was released in deep waters by marine conservation officers. They said the encounter of the young for the first time in the area suggests Sorsogon is a breeding and birthing place for this animal.

At certain months of the year, tourists visit Sorsogon to watch adult friendly whale sharks interact with people. (Photo Credit: WWF)=0=

RELATED BLOG: "More of Andy's Whaleshark (Butanding)" Posted by mesiamd at 9/15/2008; "Encounter With Whaleshark (Butanding) at Pasacao, Camarines Sur" Posted by Andygimpaya at 9/15/2008

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