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tamarao

tamarao

9.9
A small wild buffalo from Mindoro in the Philippines that is endangered
  • noun
  • Philippine
translation icon : tamarao
  • The tamarao is now critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.

Examples

  • The tamarao is a unique species found only in the Philippines.

  • During our trip to Mindoro, we hoped to see a wild tamarao in the grasslands.

  • Conservation efforts aim to protect the remaining tamaraos in their natural habitat.

  • Many conservationists are working to protect the tamarao population.

  • Conservation efforts aim to protect the remaining tamaraos in their natural habitat.

  • During our trip to Mindoro, we hoped to see a wild tamarao in the grasslands.

  • The tamarao is now critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.

Synonyms

Bubalus mindorensis
vstamarao
  • Specialized
9.9

A small endangered wild buffalo from Mindoro island in the Philippines

is the common local name rather than the Latin label
tamarau
vstamarao
  • Philippine
9.9

A small rare wild buffalo that lives on Mindoro island in the Philippines

is the standard local spelling rather than this rare variant
Anoa mindorensis
vstamarao
  • Specialized
9.9

A small wild buffalo that lives only on the island of Mindoro and is endangered

uses the species' original taxonomic name and stresses island native status

Surface Forms

tamarao singular
tamaraos plural

Etymology

The word tamarao comes from a Philippine (Tagalog) name tamaraw for the small wild buffalo that lives on the island of Mindoro. So English uses tamarao to name this particular endangered animal, similar to the common word 'buffalo' for related animals.