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Anoa or Gemsbüffel Bubalus depressicornis (H. Smith, 1827)
English: Lowland Anoa; French: Anoa; Philippine: Tamaran. Other native names: Anoeang, Sapi Ooetani; Boeoeloe Toetoe.
Former distribution: Sulawesi (Celebes).
Present distribution: Northern Celebes and on the eastern peninsula.
Behaviour: See Tamarau
Population status: Probably endangered.
Brief notes:
Body weight: 300 kg
Head and body length: 150-180 cm
Tail length: 30 cm
Shoulder height: 80-90 cm
Gestation period: 276-315 days
Maximum age: Up to 20 years
Trophy: Record RW’s: 15 3/8", 1902 Paris Museum; average 8".
Hunting methods: Protected by law.
Remarks: Decline due to destruction of habitat and poaching; more information required on status of population and distribution. In zoos about 40.
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