1. plural of tamarau, a small dark water buffalo native to the Philippines
Usage: zoological

Examples

• The tamaraus are critically endangered with fewer than 800 individuals remaining in the wild.
• Conservation efforts focus on protecting the tamaraus’ natural habitat on Mindoro Island.
• Researchers study the behavior of tamaraus in their mountainous forest environment.
• The tamaraus are smaller and darker than their domestic water buffalo relatives.
• Local communities work with scientists to monitor tamaraus populations.
• Tamaraus face threats from habitat loss and hunting pressure.