ANOA
Bubalus depressicornis
DESCRIPTION
Anoas are small, forest-dwelling bovids native to Indonesia. They are known for their stocky build and short, curved horns.
FUN FACTS
- Anoas are the smallest members of the buffalo family | They are excellent swimmers and can often be found in water | Anoa horns can grow up to 25 cm long
QUICK INFO
Lifespan15-20 years in the wild, up to 25 in captivity
Average Weight150-300 kg
Average Length1.5-2.0 m
Diet TypeHerbivore
Social Structuresolitary, occasionally found in small groups
Activity PatternCrepuscular
Breeding SeasonYear-round
- Habitat
- Anoas inhabit dense tropical forests and swamps. They prefer areas with abundant vegetation for cover and food.
- Biomes
- Tropical Rainforest, Swamp
- Native Range
- Endemic to the islands of Borneo and Sulawesi in Indonesia.
- Continent
- Asia
- Countries
- Indonesia
- Diet
- Anoas are herbivores that primarily feed on grasses, leaves, and fruits. They are known to graze in the underbrush of their forest habitats.
- Diet Type
- Herbivore
- Favorite Food
- grasses, leaves, fruits
- Social Structure
- solitary, occasionally found in small groups
- Activity Pattern
- Crepuscular
- Group Size
- 1-5
- Territorial
- 0
150-300 kg
Weight
1.5-2.0 m
Length
1.0-1.2 m at shoulder
Height (Shoulder)
- Coloration
- dark brown to black with lighter underparts
- Sexual Dimorphism
- males are generally larger than females
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years in the wild, up to 25 in captivity
- Gestation Period
- 285 days
- Offspring per Birth
- 1
- Sexual Maturity
- 2-3 years
- Breeding Season
- Year-round
EN
Endangered
IUCN Red List Status
- Population Status
- Population is decreasing due to habitat loss and hunting.
- Wild Population Estimate
- 5,000-10,000
- Population Trend
- Decreasing
- Endangered
- 1
- Threats
- Main threats include habitat destruction due to logging and agriculture, as well as hunting for bushmeat.
- Conservation Program
- Various conservation efforts are in place, including habitat protection and anti-poaching initiatives.
- Predators
- Large carnivores such as tigers and crocodiles may prey on young or weak individuals.
- Defense Mechanisms
- Anoas rely on their dense forest habitat for cover and can run quickly to escape threats.
- Found in Zoos
- Uncommon