dwarf buffalo

Thân thiện

A dwarf buffalo grazes peacefully in a grassy clearing.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small buffalo species: The term "dwarf buffalo" refers to a small species of wild buffalo, specifically the Anoa, native to the island of Celebes (Sulawesi) in Indonesia. It is characterized by its relatively small size and straight horns.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The dwarf buffalo is an endangered species found only in Sulawesi.
  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the dwarf buffalo.

Advanced Usage

• "Celebes dwarf buffalo": A more specific term used to denote the species' geographic origin.
  • The Celebes dwarf buffalo is smaller than its mainland relatives.

Variants and Related Words

• Anoa (n): The more common biological name for the dwarf buffalo.
  • The lowland anoa is one type of dwarf buffalo.

Synonyms

• Anoa: The direct synonym and scientific name for the animal.
• Sulawesi buffalo: A descriptive synonym referencing its location.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small buffalo of the Celebes having small straight horns

Từ đồng nghĩa

• anoa
• Anoa depressicornis