A rare anoa dwarf buffalo, named Mentari, was born at Chester Zoo in the UK, weighing just 15 lbs and standing 50 cm tall. The newborn is the smallest buffalo in the world and is part of a conservation effort to protect the endangered species.
Conservation Efforts
The anoa is a highly endangered species, with only 2,500 remaining in the wild. Chester Zoo is part of a global partnership working to secure the future of the species. The zoo’s team manager, Emma Evison, said that every anoa birth is crucial for the future of the species.
The zoo’s conservation efforts include scientific monitoring of anoas, local education programs in Indonesia, and coordinating conservation breeding programs. The new calf will play an important role in protecting the future of her species.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
