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