Scientists find Philippine native carabao, riverine buffalo as distinct species

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The two domesticated buffaloes in the Philippines are different species, according to a study conducted by Filipino scientists.

They are primarily raised for milk and meat production.” Riverine buffalo In light of these findings, the research team said the Philippine native carabao should now be classified as Bubalus kerabau Fitzinger, 1860.“The reclassification of the Bubalus bubalis carabanensis to Bubalus kerabau Fitzinger, 1860, supports earlier assumptions that riverine and swamp buffaloes are distinct.

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