Tamaraw is usually found all over Mindoro Philippines (Mindoro Dwarft buffalo) charactized by a small hoofed mammal belong to the family of Bovidae.This animals becomes fewer because of human habitation, hunting,and logging . It is now restricted in remote area of Mindoro.It is characterized by short legs,they usually weigh 220-300kg and stand of 1m at the shoulder.Its head length is 2.2m and their horns also measures 51cm that is forming "v" shape Its calves has reddish brown in colour .Its usually life span is about 18-20 years.
Scientific Classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Artiodactyla
Family:Bovidae
Subfamily:Bovinae
Genus:Bubalus
Species:B.mindorensis
Binomial name
Babalus mindorenis
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