Tuesday, May 7, 2013

History of Animal | Anoa

Anoa is a typical animal Sulawesi. There are two species of anoa: Mountain Anoa (Bubalus quarlesi) and the Lowland Anoa (Bubalus depressicornis). Both live in the forest that are not touched by humans. Their appearance is similar to the buffalo and has a weight of 150-300 kg. Anoa child will be born once a year. Both of these species can be found in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Since the 1960s is in endangered status. It is estimated there are currently fewer than 5,000 surviving tail. Anoa often hunted for fur, horns and meat.

Anoa Mountains also known as the Mountain Anoa, Anoa de Montana, Anoa de Quarle, Anoa des Montagnes, and Quarle's Anoa. Whereas the Lowland Anoa is also known as Lowland Anoa, Anoa de Ilanura, or Anoa des Plaines. Anoa is endemic island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Population continues to shrink, plus hunting by humans, and reduce forest where they find food is the main cause of their threattened. If not treated immediately, it could be these animals will become extinct and only can be found in the history books, or just like the picture on the website you see today.

endangered and protected species composed of two (types) are: mountain anoa (Bubalus quarlesi) and lowland anoa (Bubalus depressicornis). Both of these animals live in the forest that are rarely touched by humans. Both species of anoa, found only in Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is estimated there are less than 5000 head which still survive.

In general, have similar skin color anoa buffalo horn straight back and tapered and slightly flattened. His life to move where and when facing the enemy anoa will defend themselves with a splash into the swamp or when forced to fight by using his horns.

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