PINOYSABROAD
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.


OFW ANTI HOMESICK
 
HomeSearchLatest imagesRegisterLog inThe Philippine Tamaraw I_icon_mini_message

 

 The Philippine Tamaraw

Go down 
AuthorMessage
MagicMan1347




Posts : 241
Join date : 18/10/2011

The Philippine Tamaraw Empty
PostSubject: The Philippine Tamaraw   The Philippine Tamaraw I_icon_minitimeThu Nov 03, 2011 2:47 am

The Philippine Tamaraw Tamaraw

The Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis) or Mindoro Dwarf Buffalo is a small, hoofed mammal belonging to the family Bovidae. It is endemic to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines and is the only endemic Philippine bovine. It is believed, however, to have once also thrived on the greater island of Luzon. The tamaraw was originally found all over Mindoro, from sea level up to the mountains (2000 meters above sea level), but because of human habitation, hunting, and logging, it is now restricted to only a few remote grassy plains and is now an endangered species.

Contrary to common belief and past classification, the tamaraw is not a subspecies of the local carabao, which is only slightly larger, or the common water buffalo. In contrast to the carabao, it has a number of distinguishing characteristics: it is slightly hairier, has light markings on its face, is not gregarious, and has shorter horns that are somewhat V-shaped. It is the largest native terrestrial mammal in the country.

Wikipedia
Back to top Go down
 
The Philippine Tamaraw
Back to top 
Page 1 of 1

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
PINOYSABROAD :: PHILIPPINE FACTS AND TRIVIA :: FLORA AND FAUNA-
Jump to: