Whale Skeleton in Silago, Southern Leyte -- the First on Leyte Island

The whale skeleton is the first in Leyte, hence, Silago is one ideal destination for educational trips among students in the provinces of Leyte and Southern Leyte. The locals refer to the whale skeleton as bukog sa dakong isda (bone of a big fish).
The dead whale was seen on the shore of Silago in 1996 and this was preserved by the local officials and the community. It is now available for public viewing at the town's children's playground.

Aside from showcasing the first and the only whale skeleton on Leyte island, Silago is also known as the last seat of the remaining evergreen lowland dipterocarp forest in Leyte. I am placing here a link to my article Sights and Scenery Around Silago, Southern Leyte, Philippines for more photos of Silago.
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  1. roseMay 11, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    wow... that bone is so huge.... Could be displayed on a museum... totally awesome... how I wish to see it in the future...:)

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  2. AnonymousApril 5, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    I miss Silago. Thanks for this.

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