Mount Dulang-dulang
The mountain is regarded by the Talaandig tribe of Lantapan as a sacred place. The mountain range is the ancestral domain of the Bukidnon, Higaonon, and Talaandig Indigenous peoples.
Geography and biodiversity
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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. At least 58 families and 185 species of trees and other woody vegetation species are found within Mount Kitanglad Range Natural Park.
Hydrological features
Mount Dulang-dulang, including the Kitanglad Mountain Range, is the headwater catchment area of several major river systems which include the Maagnao River and Alanib River, tributaries of the Pulangi River, which drains into the Rio Grande de Mindanao in Cotabato City.
The Sawaga River is the main water source of the Bukidnon people for their homes and agriculture.