The Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis), also known as the Mindoro crocodile, the Philippine freshwater crocodile, the bukarot [4] in Ilocano, and more generally as a buwaya in most Filipino lowland cultures, [4] is one of two species of crocodiles found in the Philippines; the other is the larger saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus).

2025年1月28日 · buwaya (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜓᜏᜌ) crocodile; caiman Synonym: kokodrilo (by extension) alligator corrupt police officer (figuratively) greedy or corrupt person (especially a politician)

Ang mga buwaya (Malayo: buaya) o kokodrilo (Kastila: cocodrilo) ay isang reptilia na kabilang sa pamilya Crocodylidae (minsan ay nauuri bilang subpamilya Crocodylinae). Tinatawag ding buwaya ang mga kabilang sa orden ng Crocodylia gaya ng mga kabilang sa pamilya Alligatoridae (alligator at caiman) at pamilya Gavialidae (gharial).

Ang dami ng pagkain ay ayon sa haba at bigat ng buwaya. Sa ilalim rin ng programang ito, hinuhuli ang mga buwayang nakakapinsala sa buhay ng tao. Ang mga buwaya ay mahalaga sa takbo ng ating kalikasan at sa ekonomiya ng ating bansa dahil na rin sa mahal at matibay nilang balat at masarap na laman.

Pictured above is a Buwaya, a necklace made from boar tusks. Although the buwaya is non-traditional, it symbolizes a person’s wealth.

Buwaya is a village in Buwaaya, Bunya, Eastern Uganda and has an elevation of 1,162 metres. Buwaya is situated nearby to the village Buwaiswa , as well as near Ibana . Overview

English words for buwaya include crocodile, alligator, greedy and excessively covetous person. Find more Filipino words at wordhippo.com!

2024年9月13日 · It is one of the smallest crocodile species in the world and is critically endangered due to habitat loss, hunting, and poaching. Locally, it is known as “buaya” in Tagalog, “buwaya” in Visayan, and “bukarot” in Ilocano.

2024年7月30日 · The term “buwaya,” born from a mix of folklore, historical experience, and social commentary, has become more than just a label. It’s a warning, a reminder to be wary of those who promise progress while secretly serving their own interests. Even today, decades after the fall of the Marcos regime, the term “buwaya” continues to resonate:

Tuklasin ang mga katangian ng mga buwaya, kung saan sila nakatira, kung anong mga uri ng mga buwaya ang mayroon, kanilang diyeta at higit pa.