Anoa, also known as dwarf buffalo and sapiutan, [citation needed] are two species of the genus Bubalus, placed within the subgenus Anoa and endemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia: the mountain anoa (Bubalus quarlesi) and the lowland anoa (Bubalus depressicornis).

Anoa, also known as dwarf buffalo and sapiutan, is a subgenus of Bubalus comprising two species endemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia: the mountain anoa (Bubalus quarlesi) and the lowland anoa (Bubalus depressicornis).

The lowland anoa is a small bovid, only slightly larger than the mountain anoa. It stands barely over 90 cm (35 in) at the shoulder and weighs between 150–300 kg (330–660 lb). It is usually solitary, living in lowland forests, browsing on plants and understory.

Jun 16, 2024 · The anoa is a mammalian animal classified as an even-toed ungulate in the Bovidae family of the Mammalia order. Its scientific name is Bubalus depressicornis, and its English name is Common anoa or Lowland anoa. Its body length is 150-180cm, its weight is 150-300kg, and its height is 70-100cm.

Meet our lowland anoa in the Asian Forest Sanctuary. Find information, conservation, events, keeper talks, habitat, eating, behavior and more.

Aug 10, 2023 · But this tiniest species of buffalo, just 30 inches tall, has its own adorable qualities – and is vital for the healthy tropical forests other animals (and humans) depend on. This year, on Action Indonesia Day (Aug. 13), we’re shining a gentle light on the lowland anoa: in danger of extinction, and needing all the attention it can get.

Lowland anoas are most active in the morning and afternoon, and frequently wallow in mud and water. Wild lowland anoas can be very aggressive toward humans, especially young male anoas and female anoas with offspring. Fun Facts: Conservation Threats: Endangered. Adopt Me! Unlike all other wild cattle, lowland anoas are usually solitary.

Jun 21, 2024 · The Rarely-Seen Anoa. For Baby Bean, the zoo’s only anoa, life’s pretty sweet. She’s been living in the facility’s Asian Forest Sanctuary for most of the twenty-two years of her life, grazing freely on the vegetation and hanging out with primates like siamangs and gibbons.

Lowland anoa are shy creatures only found on the small island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. They eat in the early morning and then take cover in the forest's undergrowth to keep cool during the day. They also help control forest undergrowth by feeding on the grasses and plants.

Jun 17, 2016 · Anoa, also known as midget buffalo and sapiutan, are a subgenus of Bubalus comprising two species native to Indonesia: the Mountain Anoa (Bubalus quarlesi) and the Lowland Anoa (Bubalus depressicornis). Both live in undisturbed rainforest, and are essentially miniature water buffalo.