Discoveries:
Rizal discovered various species of insects, reptiles, and butterflies. He is most known for his discovery of these 3 species:
- Draco rizali, a small reptile also known as a "flying dragon."
- Apogania rizali, a rare beetle
- Rhacophorus rizali, a species of toad
This is a photograph of the Draco rizali, Apogania rizali, and
Rhacophorus rizali
Inventions:
Jose Rizal was credited for the invention of two contraptions:
One of them was the "sulpakan" a cigarette lighter that used a compressed air mechanism
It was given to Dr. Blumentritt in 1887
One of them was the "sulpakan" a cigarette lighter that used a compressed air mechanism
It was given to Dr. Blumentritt in 1887
While in Dapitan, Rizal also invented a machine that was made of wood that created bricks.
It could make about 6,000 bricks a day.
It could make about 6,000 bricks a day.