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1. anoa, dwarf buffalo, Anoa depressicornisnoun

   small buffalo of the Celebes having small straight horns

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1. anoanoun

   A small Indonesian water buffalo, similar in appearance to a deer.

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1. Anoa

   Anoa, also known as dwarf buffalo and sapiutan, 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). Both live in undisturbed rainforest and are similar in appearance to miniature water buffaloes, weighing 150–300 kg (330–660 lb). Both species of anoa have been classified as endangered since the 1960s and the populations continue to decrease. Fewer than 5,000 animals of each species likely remain. Reasons for their decline include hunting for hides, horns and meat by the local peoples and loss of habitat due to the advancement of settlement. Currently, hunting is the more serious factor in most areas. Anoa are most closely allied to the larger Asian buffaloes, showing the same reversal of the direction of the hair on their backs. The horns are peculiar for their upright direction and comparative straightness, although they have the same triangular section as in other buffaloes. White spots are sometimes present below the eyes and there may be white markings on the legs and back; the absence or presence of these white markings may be indicative of distinct races. The horns of the cows are very small. The nearest allies of the anoa appear to be certain extinct Asian buffaloes, the remains of which have been found in the Siwalik Hills of northern India.Both are found on the island of Sulawesi and the nearby island of Buton in Indonesia. They apparently live singly or in pairs, rather than in herds like most cattle, except when the cows are about to give birth. Little is known about their life history as well. However, in captive individuals they have a life expectancy of 20–30 years. The anoa take two to three years before they reach sexual maturity and have one calf a year and have very rarely been seen to have more. Skulls of anoa cannot be accurately identified as to species, and there is likely hybridizing and interbreeding between the two in the zoo population. It is questioned as to whether the two species were actually different due to them occurring together in many different areas, as well as some interbreeding. A study of the mtDNA of ten specimens from different localities found a high mitochondrial genetic diversity between individuals identified as one or the other species, indicating support for recognition as two species.

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1. anoa

   An anoa is a small species of wild buffalo, indigenous to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. There are two types: the mountain anoa and the lowland anoa. Both types are believed to be on the brink of extinction and are recognized as endangered species. They have brown to black skin, long horns and are known to be the smallest species of wild cattle.

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1. Anoanoun

   a small wild ox of Celebes (Anoa depressicornis), allied to the buffalo, but having long nearly straight horns

2. Etymology: [Native name.]

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1. Anoa

   Anoa, also known as midget buffalo and sapiutan, are a subgenus of Bubalus comprising two species native to Indonesia: the mountain anoa and the lowland anoa. Both live in undisturbed rainforest, and are essentially miniature water buffalo. They are similar in appearance to a deer, weighing 150–300 kg. Both are found on the island of Sulawesi and the nearby island of Buton in Indonesia. They apparently live singly or in pairs, rather than in herds like most cattle, except when the cows are about to give birth. One young is born per year. Both species of anoa have been classified as endangered since the 1960s, and the population continues to decrease. Fewer than 5000 animals of each species likely remain. Reasons for their decline include hunting for hide, horns and meat by the local peoples and loss of habitat due to the advancement of settlement. Currently, hunting is the more serious factor in most areas.

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1. ANOA

   What does ANOA stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the ANOA acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of anoa in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of anoa in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=anoa
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Anoa
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anoa
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anoa
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=anoa