tamaraw
tamaráw with stress marks
native dwarf buffalo
Usage Note
Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis) is a critically endangered dwarf buffalo endemic to Mindoro island and a national symbol of the Philippines. It is smaller and more solitary than the domesticated carabao, and is central to conservation efforts in the country.
Examples
" Bihira na ang tamaraw. "
Natural Translation
The dwarf buffalo is now rare.
Literal Translation
Rare now the dwarf-buffalo.
" Nakita namin ang tamaraw sa gubat. "
Natural Translation
We saw the native dwarf buffalo in the forest.
Literal Translation
Saw we the native-dwarf-buffalo in forest.
" Mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang pangangaso ng tamaraw dahil ito ay halos malipol na sa isla ng Mindoro. "
Natural Translation
Hunting the dwarf buffalo is strictly prohibited because it is nearly extinct on the island of Mindoro.
Literal Translation
Strictly prohibited the hunting of dwarf-buffalo because it is almost wiped-out already on island of Mindoro.
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