kouprey
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- noun
- Did you know that the kouprey might be extinct?
Examples
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The kouprey is a critically endangered species.
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The kouprey is a rare wild ox native to Southeast Asia, known for its impressive long horns.
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The kouprey is considered one of the world's rarest large mammals.
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Researchers have spent years searching for signs of the elusive kouprey in remote forests.
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Many believe the kouprey may already be extinct due to habitat loss and hunting.
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Researchers fear that the kouprey may be extinct due to habitat loss and poaching.
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In the dense forests of Southeast Asia, the kouprey remains one of the most elusive animals.
Synonyms
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A large wild animal like a big cow that lives in Asian forests and grasslands
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kouprey comes from the Khmer name kauprey, which means 'wild ox' or 'forest ox'. That's why kouprey is the local name used for the rare wild cow with long horns found in Southeast Asia.