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Ube Halaya Recipe and Cooking Procedure

UBE HALAYA 

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1 kg uncooked purple yam (ube), (boiled then grated, shredded, or mashed)

1 can condensed milk (300ml)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

200 grams butter
1 can evaporated milk (400ml)
1 cup white sugar
COOKING PROCEDURE:
Boil the uncooked jam until tender then grate or mash.
Heat a cooking pot then put in the butter and let it melt.
Add the evaporated milk, condensed milk and sugar, vanilla extract then stir well.
Put in the purple yam then stir occasionally until the texture of the mixture becomes really 

thick (about 15 to 20 minutes under low fire)
Transfer the mixture to a mold or any container and let it cool.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours then serve.

The Reason Why Jose Rizal Considered As National Hero Not Andres Bonifacio

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In comparing the life of our two great Filipinos, one can clearly see the differences in their background. Rizalwas talented, but moreover, blessed to be born into a good family who can afford to send him to prestigiousschools. Bonifacio, on the other hand, was born into a poor family. One can clearly point out that the reason for the different courses of action taken by the two are very well linked with their backgrounds. Rizal is theIdealist, wherein he used his intellect in making known his feelings. Through his writings, he was able to define what he saw wrong. Switching sides, Bonifacio, although intelligent himself, resorted to physicalwarfare as the means of making his beliefs known to the public. No matter how much we want to identify which of the two men was better, there’s no point in doing so. They may be similar in their goals, but their ways were different.

In our opinion, the national hero should be the one with the greatest influence. For this reason, we believe that Rizal is the worthy one, since he himself influencedBonifacio to act up. A hero should exude an aura which is definitely hard to avoid and be influenced by. This is what Jose Rizal was all about. 

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Background:Bonifacio

In the mere sense of finding our true national hero, we must first rewind and go back to our history. For what is now happening in the present is the result of our past. We ask ourselves why there is a need to rethink who ournational hero should be. The answer is simple. For in the past, we uncover the events that led to this decision. The situation at that time resulted in the conflict that we are tackling today. The decision of whether it is Rizal orBonifacio would forever be debated upon. One thing is for sure – these two men stood up for what they believed in using the best possible way that they knew how to, and given the current situation that they were faced with.


since both come from different backgrounds, yet both managed to make a difference in our country’s fate. So should there be a clear cut comparison of who is the better hero of the two? First though, one must take a closer look at the lives and contributions of Rizal andBonifacioANDRES BONIFACIO
- was born in a shack in Tondo, Manila on November 30, 1863.
- At the age of 14, his father and mother died, forcing him to quit his studies and to look after his younger brothers and sisters
- made wooden canes and paper fans, which he sold in the streets.- completed only what we call grade four- learned how to read and write by himself.
- the books he read were Rizal's novels, the lives of presidents, Victor Hugo's Le Miserables, the ruins of Palmyra, and the French Revolution. Those books prodded his spirit of rebellion and gave him impulse to organize
the Katipunan.- Bonifacio presided the conference to establish theRepublic of the Philippines- Emilio Aguinaldo was elected President, Mariano Trias, Vice-President and Bonifacio- Daniel Tirona questioned Bonifacio's qualifications, and Bonifacio was offended.
- Bonifacio moved to Naic, Cavite and started to form his own government and army.
- Aguinaldo sent men to arrest him, but Bonifacioresisted arrest and was wounded. He faced a trial for acts inimical to the existence of the new government and was given the deathAguinaldo's men executed him in the mountains of Maragondon, Cavite on May 10, 1897.
- Bonifacio, who got insulted during the Tejeros Convention for his lack of diploma, was fluent enough in Spanish to translate Jose Rizal's Mi Ultimo Adiosin Tagalog. He also wrote the head-stirring poem,Pagibig sa Tinubuang Lupa, and most probably, was well-versed in French and English. 

Contradiction

So in essence, refering to the last post, there are also a lot of Filipinos in our past who qualify as heroes. One of them is Andres Bonifacio. It would be interesting to look and compare Bonifacio with our national hero Rizal. Their views and opinions were truly different from each other, giving way for us to challenge which of the two would be a better national hero. First point, if one looks at the national hero of other countries, they would find that their heroes were the leaders of theirRevolution. We have Che Guevarra for Argentina, George Washington for America, and Ho Chi Minhof Vietnam just to name a few. SO why then does our country have a national hero that was not a leader of theRevolution? Clearly if this were the case, then Andres Bonifacio would be our national hero. He was theFather of the Philippine Revolution. Instead, we have a hero that was actually against the revolution.Rizal wanted nothing but for the Philippines to beequals with Spain. He did not want to be free from it. He felt that the country was not yet ready to beindependent. In other words, his plan of attack was different. On the other hand, Bonifacio created theKatipunan in goal of freeing the whole nation fromSpanish rule, whether it meant having to use physical means of warfare. Even before he started theKatipunan movement, Bonifacio sent Pio Valenzuela to Dapitan, where Rizal was exiled. This was in hopes of convincing Rizal or rather asking for his blessing to start the revolution. However, Rizal

We have to focus on what separated the strategy of our two heroes here. In the first place, Rizal was an educatedilustrado. Any educated man during that time would not revert to physical violence in order to beindependent of the mother nation. Instead, he would choose reform. This was evident in Rizal’s novels, saying that being liberated was different from being independent. In other words, he felt that the country’s status could improve even without being free fromSpain. Actually, what Rizal really wanted was for thePhilippines to be a province of Spain. Warfare was certainly not his style; it was education. He felt that onceFilipinosSpain would find no use in colonizing the country, and therefore would jus opt to leave us alone. This was quite logical for the Philippines’ economy was booming at that time. Bonifacio, on the other hand, was a self educated man. This man experienced what the normal indio felt at that time. He was the bravest of them all who decided to stand up against the Spaniards. It is a shame, however, that this man died in the arms of his own brothers. That internal conflict between himself and Aguinaldo caused his untimely death;Bonifacioindependence from Spain. Had he died during one of the battles against Spain, then it would have been a totally different story. There would have been more reason for Bonifacio to be a national heroside by side to Rizal. turned the offer down. were educated, then did not live to witness the country’s.

A country evolves so much throughout its history that it produces unforgettable events, questionable issues, and extraordinary individuals. These individuals give their countrymen and future generation someone to look up to, emulate, or even pattern lives after. It is no question that the Philippines created a lot of these types of individuals. They are the heroes of the country. However, someone has to stand up above all the others. There is a need to acknowledge the best individual in terms of his or her actions, attitude, and legacy left to the future generation. For us Filipinos, this hero above all heroes is Dr. Jose Rizal. He is our national hero, for reasons of his many contributions to our country. We see him as the perfect role model; the pride for which we are proud to be of the same race. There is so much toRizalJose Rizal is the most spoken of among all our national heroes.

To add to this matter, our law even requires tertiary level students to take up a course on his life and works. The late Claro M. Recto was one of the crucial reasons for this being so. Mr. Recto fought for the passage of making the Rizal course a mandated law by passing theRepublic Act 1425, or better known as the Rizal law. For this reason, college students study about him. Who knows how many research papers have been made aboutRizal. One thing is for sure, Rizal was, is, and may always be a part of the Filipino way of education. Why shouldn’t he be? He’s but our national hero. that countless books have been written about him. We even have a province named after him. In addition, we have a college with his name on it. It is no wonder that

Rizal Laws

·	RA 1425 An act to include in the curriculum of all public and private Schools, Colleges and Universities courses on the Life Works and Writings of JOSE RIZAL, particularly his novels NOLI ME TANGERE and EL FILIBUSTERISMO, Authorizing the Printing and Distribution Thereof, and for Other Purposes.
·	RA 229An act to prohibit cockfighting, horse racing and jai-alai on the thirtieth day of December of each year and to create a committee to take charge of the proper celebration of rizal day in every municipality and chartered city, and for other purposes
·	Memorandum Order No. 247 Directing the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports and the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education to fully implement Republic Act No. 1425
·	CHED Memorandum No. 3, s. 1995 Enforcing strict compliance to Memorandum Order No. 247 SOME THOUGHTS !!!The truth it was General Aguinaldo, and not the second Philippines Commission headed by Civil GovernorTaft, who first recognized Dr. Jose Rizal as "national day of mourning" in memory of Rizal and other victims of Spanish tyranny. Full text of these decree in two languages, Tagalog and Spanish, appeared in the government organ, El Heraldo dela Revolution onDecember 25,1898. It is interesting to recall that the first celebration of Rizal Day in the Philippines was held in Manila onDecember 30,1898, under the sponsorship of the Club Filipino. This was In pursuance of General Aguinaldo’s Decree of December 20,1898. On the same date (December 30, 1898), the patriotic town of Daet in Camarines Norte, likewise celebrated Rizal Day, the festivities being climaxed by the unveiling of the Rizal monument, which was constructed at the expense of the townfolks. This was the first monument ever created in the Philippines-and still exists today. !!!No law, executive order or proclamation has been enacted or issued officially proclaiming any Filipinohistorical figure as a national hero. However, because of their significant roles in the process of nation building and contributions to history, there were laws enacted and proclamations issued honoring these heroes. Even Jose Rizal, considered as the greatest among theFilipino heroes, was not explicitly proclaimed as anational hero. The position he now holds inPhilippine history is a tribute to the continued veneration or acclamation of the people in recognition of his contribution to the significant social transformations that took place in our country. Aside from Rizal, the only other hero given an implied recognition as a national hero is Andres Bonifaciowhose day of birth on November 30 has been made a national holiday. Despite the lack of any official declaration explicitly proclaiming them as national heroes, they remain admired and revered for their roles in Philippine history. Heroes, according to historians, should not be legislated. Their appreciation should be better left to academics. Acclamation for heroes, they felt, would be recognition enough. REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINES(Decree of December 20,1898) In recognition of the aspirations of the Filipino nationand in proclaiming its noble and patriotic sentiments, I hereby decree. Article 1. In memory of the Filipino patriots, Dr. Jose Rizal and the other victims of the past Spanish domination, I declare the 30th of December as a national day of mourning. Article 2. On account of this, all national flags shall be hoisted at half-mast from 12:00 noon Article 3. All offices of the on December 29, as a sign of mourning.Revolutionary Government shall be closed during the whole day of December 30. Given in Malolos, December 20,1898 (Signed) EMILIO AGUINALDO

We Dare You To Visit This 5 Haunted Places in the Philippines

1. Teacher’s CampLeonard Wood Road, Baguio City, Benguet

Why is it haunted? It is believed to be a place where frustrated souls of Baguio’s citizens reside, spirits that for whatever reason, refuse to leave Teacher’s Camp.

The infamous Teacher’s Camp in Baguio City along Leonard Wood Road used to be a training site by American teachers in 1908. Now, the more than 100-year-old camp serves as a training center for teachers all over the Philippines who visit Baguio every summer for special courses in education.

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Aside from seminars, trainings, and affordable accommodation, Teacher’s Camp is also known to be infested with spirits. Caretakers and visitors claim that they often hear strange sounds like a lady crying in one of the cottages, footsteps along the hallway, and a horrifying vision of a white lady and a headless priest walking around. However, nothing is more terrifying for guests than waking up in the middle of their sleep, at 3:00 AM, with a bloodied white lady standing beside their beds.

2. Manila Film CenterCCP Complex, Pasay City, Manila

Why is it haunted? Many people died here during its construction.

At around 3:00 AM on November 17, 1981,  a tragic accident occurred that buried hundreds of people during the height of the construction of the Manila Film Center in Pasay City. Rumor has it that former First Lady Imelda Marcos rushed the construction of the building to accommodate the first Manila Film Festival scheduled for January of the following year. However, on that fateful day, the ceiling scaffolding of the film center collapsed, sending construction workers down into the freshly-laid concrete below. With only 2 months left before the Film Festival, it was said that Imelda Marcos ordered cement to be poured into the orchestra pit below burying the fallen workmen, some of whom were still alive.

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According to urban legend, Manila Film Center is now haunted and that people who go there claim that they hear cries and moans of the angry spirits in the building, as if the walls of these Parthenon-inspired building talk. That’s probably because there are trapped spirits inside, seeking justice to this day.

3. Ozone DiscoTimog Ave. cor. Tomas Morato, Quezon City, Manila

Why is it haunted? A tragic fire, killing hundreds of students, burned the small disco.

This 50 sqm disco located along Timog Avenue corner Tomas Morato Avenue is a witness to the worst fire accident in the Philippines. On March 18, 1996, shortly after midnight, a massive fire engulfed Ozone Disco, burning and suffocating 160 people to death and leaving 95 others injured, mostly high school and college students, attending graduation or end-of-the-school-year parties.

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Approved for occupancy for only 35-50 people, the establishment had 40 employees that evening while the logbook showed that there were about 400 people who were in and out of the club during that ill-fated night. People who lived to tell the story reported that they saw sparks flying and smoke inside the disc jockey’s booth, which they thought was part of the party effects. Many of the bodies were discovered along the narrow corridor leading to the only exit. Having no proper fire exit was also seen as one of the reasons why there was a high number of casualties that night.

Until now, the Ozone Disco is still abandoned and people who pass by claim to hear the faint beat of music, voices in agony, and even ghostly figures dancing when night falls.

4. Diplomat HotelDominican Road, Baguio City, Benguet

Why is it haunted? Beheadings of nuns and priests by the Japanese during WWII took place here.

In the early 20th century, Diplomat Hotel used to be a seminary that served as a school, monastery, and summer retreat house for Dominicans. At the height of the World War II, the seminary was attacked by Japanese forces. Nuns and priests were beheaded. Babies were mercilessly killed.

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After the war, Spiritual Healer Tony Agpaoa converted the seminary into a hotel. Since then, employees and guests claim to hear wailing even during day time. When night falls, apparitions of headless priests and ghosts carrying their heads on a platter, can be seen roaming inside the hotel’s corridor.

After Agpaoa’s death in 1987, the hotel was closed and later abandoned.

Until now, residents near the Diplomat Hotel are known to be disturbed by banging of doors and windows, clattering of dishes and agonizing screams of people and chilling cries of infants. Many say that the haunted fountain, where the babies were said to be murdered, once flowed with human blood. It was also believed to be the spot where the dead connect with the living so this is a place where only a few dare to tread.

5. Clark Air Base HospitalClark Air Base, Angeles City, Pampanga

Why is it haunted? The hospital served as an asylum to dying American soldiers during the height of the war.

If there’s one place in the Philippines that’s proven to be really haunted, then it has to be Clark Airbase Hospital in Pampanga. This place is so creepy that it was even included in National Geographic’s horror docu-series “I Wouldn’t Go In There,” for having the most number of supporting details and testimonials that the place is indeed haunted. In fact, Ghost Hunters International even regarded Clark Airbase Hospital as “one of the most haunted places in the world.”

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Tracing back its history, Clark Air Base Hospital served as a refuge for wounded and dying American solders during the WWII and Vietnam War. This hospital has been a witness to the trauma and all sorts of negativity during those times. Paranormal activities like apparitions, screams, and eerie voices are just some of the common incidents at the deserted hospital. While most of the spirits in haunted houses are considered harmless, some unseen elements at the Clark Airbase Hospital are deemed to be violent. Several objects have been thrown towards uninvited visitors, sending a clear message that their presence is not welcome.

Do you have any idea if there's still haunted places here in the Philippines?Just tell us about more.

Unlimited Means No Limit By DOJ

Unlimited means no limit DOJ ( Department of Justice) reminded two giant telphone companies such as Smart Communications and Globe Telecoms to follow what is listed on the promos. 


Usually the data service is being throttled or slowered down the moment the consumer reaches the data limit. It is misleading the customer since they have purchased an unlimited service their was a 9 page advisory issued by " Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima" regarding the complaint of almost 40 unsatisfied subscribers.


Any false advertisement is punishable by law a fine of not less than P10,000 or jail time of 5 months to 1 year or both. Also non-compliance with requisites of the fair package can also be punishable of a fine of not less than P20,000 or imprisonment of not less than 2 years. 


Smart Communication started to impose FUP ( Fair Use Policy ) in 2010 and Globe Telecom data capped started January of 2014. Let us see in the future if this certain order will solve Philippines certain issues regarding internet connection.

World's Smallest Primate From Bohol Philippines

The Philippine tarsier (Carlito syrichta), known locally as mawmag in Cebuano/Visayan and mamag in Luzon, is a species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly on the islands of Bohol, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao.

Tarsiers are group of animals such as monkeys,lemurs, apes,and also human.They can only be found in the part of Sout East Asia.There are times scientist debates about the existence and the numbers of different kinds of Tarsier.Base on study there are 3 groups of tarsiers they are Wester,Eastern and Philippines tarsier and there are 18 species and subspecies in these 3 groups of tarsiers.

Tarsiers are arboreal or a tree living animals.They jump through the trees to catch their prey which is mainly insects but sometimes not only insects but they eat also lizards,small snakes and birds.Tarsiers are small with a very large eyes,elongated hind legs and feet a thin tail and a long fingers.They are active at night (noctural) unlike other species move around in the day time.Some of them live in a family groups while others spend all the time alone and finding opposite sex behavior.They can climb tress an hour after they birth and they are burn with fur.



Some conservation efforts are under way for the various species, most notably the Philippine Tarsier. Conservation efforts should focus on their wild populations and habitats. 

5 Beautiful Places In The Philippines You Must Visit Before Year Ends

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Bohol is a first income class island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of the island itself and 75 minor surrounding islands. Its capital is Tagbilaran City. With a land area of 4,117.26 square kilometres (1,589.68 sq mi) and a coastline 261 kilometres (162 mi) long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines. To the west of Bohol is Cebu, to the northeast is the island of Leyte and to the south, across the Bohol Sea is Mindanao.

The province is a popular tourist destination with its beaches and resorts^] The Chocolate Hills, numerous mounds of limestoneformations, is the most popular attraction. The formations can be seen by land (climbing the highest point) or by air via ultralight airplane tours. Panglao Island, located just southwest of Tagbilaran City, is famous for its diving locations and routinely listed as one of the top ten diving locations in the world. Numerous tourist resorts dot the southern beaches and cater to divers from around the world. The Philippine Tarsier, the second-smallest primate in the world, is indigenous to the island.

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The City of Vigan (Ilokano: Ciudad ti Bigan; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Vīgân) is a fourth class city in the province of Ilocos Sur,Philippines. It is the capital of the Province of Ilocos Sur. The city is located on the western coast of the large island of Luzon, facing the South China Sea. According to the 2010 Philippines census, it has a population of 49,747 people.

It is a World Heritage Site in that it is one of the few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines where its structures remained intact, and is well known for its cobblestone streets, and a unique architecture that fuses Philippine and Oriental building designs and construction, with colonial European architecture. Because of this, Vigan City was officially recognized as one of the NEW7Wonders Cities together with Beirut, Doha, Durban, Havana, Kuala Lumpur, and La Paz.

Former Philippine president Elpidio Quirino, the sixth president of the Philippines, was born in Vigan, at the current location of the Provincial Jail (his father was a warden); and resided in the Syquia Mansion.

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Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines, with Cebu City as the main center of commerce, trade, education and industry in the Visayas. Condé Nast Traveler Magazine named Cebu the 7th best island destination in the Indian Ocean-Asia region in 2007, 8th best Asian-Pacific island destination in 2005, 7th in 2004 and in 2009, with popular tourist destinations such as Mactan Island and Moalboal. In a decade it has transformed into a global hub for furniture making, tourism, business processing services, and heavy industry.

Arriving in Cebu City, Magellan, with Enrique of Malacca as translator, befriended Rajah Humabon the Rajah or King of Cebu and persuaded the natives of allegiance to Charles I of Spain. Humabon and his wife were given Christian names and baptized as Carlos and Juana. The Santo Niño was presented to the native queen of Cebu, as a symbol of peace and friendship between the Spaniards and the Cebuanos. On April 14, Magellan erected a large wooden cross on the shores of Cebu. Afterwards, about 700 islanders were baptized.

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Palawan is composed of the long and narrow Palawan Island, plus a number of other smaller islands surrounding the main island. The Calamianes Group of Islands to the Northeast consists of Busuanga Island, Coron Island and Culion Island. Durangan Island almost touches the westernmost part of Palawan Island, while Balabac Island is located off the southern tip, separated fromBorneo by the Balabac Strait. In addition, Palawan covers the Cuyo Islands in the Sulu Sea. The disputed Spratly Islands, located a few hundred kilometres to the west, are considered part of Palawan by the Philippines, and is locally called the "Kalayaan Group of Islands".

Palawan's almost 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) of irregular coastline are dotted with roughly 1,780 islands and islets, rocky coves, and sugar-white sandy beaches. It also harbors a vast stretch of virgin forests that carpet its chain of mountain ranges. The mountain heights average 3,500 feet (1,100 m) in altitude, with the highest peak rising to 6,843 feet (2,086 m) at Mount Mantalingahan. The vast mountain areas are the source of valuable timber. The terrain is a mix of coastal plain, craggy foothills, valley deltas, and heavy forest interspersed with riverine arteries that serve as irrigation.

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Tagaytay, officially the City of Tagaytay is a component city in the province of Cavite, in

the Philippines. It is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations because of its outstanding scenery and cooler climate provided by its high altitude. Tagaytay overlooks Taal Lake in Batangas and provides one of the iconic views of the Philippines, the view of Taal Volcano Island in the middle of the lake, viewable from several vantage points in the city.

Tagaytay is relatively close to the capital city of Manila, only 55 km (34 mi) away via Aguinaldo Highway, providing an easy escape for the locals from the heat of the big city.

The southern and eastern portions of Tagaytay City are covered by hills and mountains which is generally forests and open grasslands. The city lies along Tagaytay Ridge, aridge stretching about 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Mount Batulao in the west to Mount Sungay (now People's Park in the Sky) in the east with elevations averaging about 610 metres (2,000 ft) above sea level. Mount Sungay, in Tagaytay, is the highest point of the province of Cavite at 709 metres (2,326 ft).

The ridge, which overlooks Taal Lake in Batangas province, is actually the edge of Taal Caldera. The 25-by-30-kilometre (16 mi × 19 mi) wide cavity is partially filled by Taal Lake.^[6] Tagaytay's built-up areas including the urban center is situated in the relatively level top of the caldera rim but beyond the edge are deep ravines that drop straight down to Taal Lake. The portions adjoining themunicipalities of Mendez, Indang, Amadeo and Silang are level to nearly level areas interspersed with very gently sloping surface. Across the southern edge of the lake on the opposite side of the city is Mount Macolod, the highest point of the Taal Caldera rim.

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Most Deadliest Snake In The World

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The Black Mamba is the most deadly snake in the world. They grow 14 feet in length, and can travel at speeds of up to 12 mph. They have a head shaped like a coffin. The Black Mamba is not actually black. They have a brownish-gray body with a light belly and brownish scales along its back. It gets its name from the color of the lining of its mouth, which is purple-black, and which it displays when threatened.

The Black Mamba lives in South Africa. They like open, low habitats such as savannas, rocky places and open woodlands. They are active during the day. They often sleep in hollow trees, burrows, rock crevices, or empty termite mounds, and will come back to the same place every night.

The Black Mambas feed on small mammals and birds, like voles, rats, squirrels, mice, rats, or bush babies. Once a Mamba was found with a parrot in its stomach, another with a full grown Forest Cobra! It will strike a large animal and then release it. It then stalks their victim until it becomes paralyzed. With smaller animals it will strike and hold on until the animal becomes paralyzed. Its flexible jaws and scales makes it possible to eat the animal whole.

The body of a young British wildlife enthusiast, who would have celebrated his 29th birthday today, was flown back to London last night after he was bitten by a deadly black mamba snake in South Africa.

Mr. Nathan Layton was walking in the grounds of the South African Wildlife Campus in Hoedspruit with teachers and other students taking a safari field-guide course organised by the nature group Bushwise when the attack happened.

Bushwise staff acted immediately, calling an ambulance when Nathan reported symptoms of a snake bite. Nathan was pronounced dead soon after the ambulance arrived at the campus," the group said in a statement. "He died as a result of a lethal bite, given to him by a juvenile black mamba snake."

Several weeks after a pair of mamba mate, the female will find a good place to lay 6-17 eggs. The burrow must be damp but not wet, and warm, but not too hot. After she lays her eggs the female leaves. The young snakes are about 16-24 inches long when they hatch three months later. They reach maturity when they are 3-4 feet in length.

The Black Mambas are found in pairs or small groups. They are very nervous, and head away fast when a human approaches. When the mamba feels threatened it will raise its front and head about 3-4 feet off the ground, open its mouth, spread a flat hood, and shake its head. When they attack they will make several quick strikes, and escape as fast as they can. They can strike from 4-6 feet away. Before antivenins were developed, a black mamba bite was 100% fatal.

They are invulnerable, because no animal can actually kill them. Their venom can kill just about anything, so they don't have much to worry about. The mamba is mainly threatened by habitat destruction.

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