tamarao

Thân thiện

A tamarao stands in a grassy clearing in the forest.

Definition

Noun 1. A small buffalo species native to Mindoro in the Philippines: The tamarao (also spelled tamaraw) is a rare, wild bovine, significantly smaller than the common water buffalo. It is a critically endangered species endemic to the island of Mindoro.

Examples of Usage

• The tamarao is a national symbol of the Philippines and is featured on the 2000-peso banknote.
• Conservation efforts are crucial to protect the remaining population of the tamarao from extinction.
• Unlike its larger domesticated relatives, the tamarao is known for being solitary and elusive in its forest habitat.

Advanced Usage

• "Tamarao conservation": Refers to the specific field or activities aimed at protecting and increasing the population of this species.
  • Several NGOs are dedicated to tamarao conservation.

Variants and Related Words

• Tamaraw (n): The more common modern spelling for the same animal ().
• Mindoro dwarf buffalo (n): An alternative descriptive name for the tamarao.

Synonyms

• Bubalus mindorensis (n): The scientific name for the tamarao.
• Mindoro buffalo (n): A common synonym.

Related Terms

• Endemic (adj): Native and restricted to a certain place. The tamarao is endemic to Mindoro.
• Bovine (adj/n): Relating to cattle; an animal of the cattle family. The tamarao is a wild bovine.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small buffalo of Mindoro in the Philippines

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tamarau
• Bubalus mindorensis
• Anoa mindorensis