Mountain Anoa

 

 

General Characteristics

  • These have a thick wooly coat that is dark brown or black.

  • The head develops white spots on each side of the cheek

  • 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

 

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