Lowland anoa  (Bubalus depressicornis)

This small water buffalo is found in Indonesia (2). Indeed, ‘anoa’ is the Sulawesi word for ‘buffalo’. This species is characterised by its stocky body and thick, dark skin which is darker in males than females (4). The body is sparsely covered with brown to blackish hair and the forelegs bear white or yellowish white hair. The nape and throat are also a pale yellow-white colour (4). Adults bear horns that point backwards and are flat and wrinkled (2). Males’ horns grow to about 30 cm in length, while females’ horns are slightly smaller at about 25 cm (in length) (6). Juveniles are brown in colour with a woolly coat which is lost as they mature (2).