Mount Dulang-dulang, dubbed by Filipino mountaineers as "D2", is one of the high elevation peaks in the Kitanglad Mountain Range, located in the north central portion of the province of Bukidnon in the island of Mindanao. It is the second highest mountain of the Philippines at 2,941 metres (9,649Â ft) above sea level, second only to Mount Apo of Davao at 2,956Â m (9,698Â ft) and slightly higher than Mount Pulag of Luzon, the third highest at 2,922Â m (9,587Â ft).
The mountain is regarded by the Talaandig tribe of Lantapan as a sacred place. It is also within the ancestral domain of the tribe.
Geography
Mount Dulang-dulang, similar to other peaks located in the Kitanglad Mountain Range, is covered by lofty forests and is a home to a variety of fauna and flora. It is home to 58 mammal species including bats, squirrels, monkeys, wild boars, flying lemurs, shrews, and deer. The Philippine eagle is also sighted within the vicinity of the mountain.
Gallery
See also
- List of volcanoes in the Philippines
- List of Southeast Asian mountains
Notes
References
External links
- "Mount Dulang-dulang â€" Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering" on Mountain-Forecast
- Birdwatching on Mt Dulang-dulang
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