noun
- Plural of banteng; large wild or semi-domesticated oxen native to Southeast Asia, with dark coats and white markings on the legs and rump.
Usage: Plural form; Also called wild ox or tembadau in some regions
Examples
- The bantengs roamed freely across the forests of Borneo and Sumatra.
- Conservation efforts have helped protect endangered bantengs in their natural habitats.
- Local herders domesticated some bantengs for agricultural work.
- The bantengs are characterized by their impressive horns and muscular build.
- Wildlife researchers studied the behavior of wild bantengs in Southeast Asia.