The Dwarf Water Buffalo

Locally known as the Tamaraw, the Bubalus mindorensis (Anoa m.) is a specie only endemic to the island of Mindoro. This mammal is noted as one of the rarest mammals in the world characterized by it's V-shaped horns more dominantly covered with hairs as compared to a normal water buffalo. These mammals often go in pairs and not in herds except when the cows are about to give birth.

During WWII, when modern weapons were created, hunters flew to the island of Mindoro to hunt this Dwarf Water Buffalo.

As of 2004, there are only 30 to 200 remaining dwarf water buffaloes remain, protected by both local and international conservation parties.

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