anoa

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anoa

A family of anoas grazes peacefully in a grassy clearing.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small buffalo species: A small, wild bovine animal native to the island of Sulawesi (Celebes) in Indonesia, characterized by its relatively small size and short, straight horns.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The anoa is considered the smallest living wild cattle species.
    • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the endangered anoa.
    • Unlike the large water buffalo, the anoa is a much more compact animal.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is used specifically in zoological and conservation contexts. It is often preceded by a descriptor to specify one of its two types: the lowland anoa () and the mountain anoa ().
Variants and Related Words
  • Dwarf buffalo: A common alternative name for the anoa, describing its small stature compared to other buffalo.
  • Bubalus: The genus to which the anoa belongs, which also includes other wild Asian buffalo and domestic water buffalo.
Synonyms
  • Dwarf buffalo
Related Terms
  • Bovine: Relating to cattle, which is the family (Bovidae) the anoa belongs to.
  • Endemic species: A species native to a single defined geographic location, such as the anoa to Sulawesi.
anoa

A family of anoas grazes peacefully in a grassy clearing.

Noun
  1. small buffalo of the Celebes having small straight horns

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