General Characteristics
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These have a thick wooly coat that is dark brown or black.
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The head develops white spots on each side of the cheek
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These have horns that are flat in the front and triangular from the mid section to the ends
Head to body Length : 122 to 153 cm ( 48 to 60 in)
Tail Length : upto 27 cms (11in)
Horn Length : 15 to 20 cms ( 6 to 8 in)
Shoulder Height : up to 75cm (30in)
Weight : 150 to 300 kg (330 to 660 lbs)
Range – Island of Sulawesi (Indonesia)
Habitat – rainforests
Food – Leaves and grasses
Status – Endangered
Reason For Status : Habitat loss and hunting and shooting by military
Gestation : 9 to 10.5 months
Lifespan : 20 yrs in the wild and 31 yrs in captivity