The tamaraw is a dwarf buffalo found in the Philippines that is distinguished by its small stature and straight horns. It inhabits mixed forest and grassland areas and has a solitary behavior adapted to its forest environment. The tamaraw population is estimated to be only between 30 to 200 individuals and they are considered an endangered species due to loss of habitat. Conservation efforts include promoting scientific study of the species and its ecology and supporting local conservation organizations.
2. TAMARAW
The dwarf buffalo
or also known as
tamaraw belongs
to the family
Bovidae. Tamaraw
is distinguished
from Buffalo by its
small stature and
straight horns.
3. Tamaraw inhabits areas
with mixed forest and
grassland. They are highly
dependent upon the
preservation of natural
resources for them to
survive.
4. They adapt a solitary
behavior due to the
forest environment.
Adult males are often
solitary and
aggressive, while
adult females can be
alone accompanied
by a bull or their
young child.
5. Similar to other bovines
the Tamaraw wallows on
mud pits to avoid biting
insects. Current estimates
place the wild tamaraw
population from 30 to
200 individuals and are
considered endangered
species.
6. We can prevent this by
promoting scientific
work to better
understand the
ecology of the species
and its habitat. And
supporting their local
organization involved
in Tamaraw
conservation.
