anoa mindorensis
noun
Meaning
A small, critically endangered species of buffalo endemic to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines, commonly referred to as the Tamaraw.
Examples
- The anoa mindorensis is one of the most threatened large mammals on the planet.
- Local efforts to preserve the habitat of the anoa mindorensis have seen some success in recent years.
Synonyms: tamaraw, dwarf buffalo, wild ox, bovine