Butanding is what the whale shark is called in the Philippines. Whale sharks are gray in color, except for their belly, which is white. They also have spots and stripes on them that are yellow, and differ in size, shape, and location from one shark to another.
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Rhincodon typus, also commonly known as a whale shark
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Rhincodon typus, also commonly known as a whale shark
The butanding, or whale shark (Rhincodon typus), can be found in tropical and warm temperate oceans worldwide. They are often spotted in areas with abundant plankton, their primary food source, such as coral reefs, coastal waters, and sometimes near the mouths of rivers. Popular locations for observing butanding include the Philippines, particularly in Oslob and Donsol, as well as in parts of Mexico, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
The English term for "butanding" is "whale shark." Whale sharks are the largest species of fish and are known for their gentle nature and distinctive spotted pattern. They primarily inhabit warm, tropical oceans and are often sought after for eco-tourism and diving experiences.
Pacific ocean
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Swim with the butanding(whale sharks) and go snorkeling, go to resorts. It is quite an adventure. I've been there myself.
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It's not a carnivore. It's a filter feeder, it eats plankton, that mix of plants and animals that live near the surface of the oceans ... so I suppose you could call it an omnivore.