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The Banteng


Banteng

The Banteng is a species of cow that belongs to the Bovidae family.

The Bovidae family is a group of similar animals which consists of many different types of species. Some of the species which is part of the Bovidae family include: cattle, sheep, goats and buffalo. The Bovidae family are hoofed mammals. There are thought to be 143 different species of animals within the Bovidae family, all of them which are mammals.

The scientific name for the Banteng is: Bos javanicus.

Where Are These Animals Found?

Bantengs are animals that are found within a few places in the wild in Asia. Bantengs are now found within the following countries: Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. However, they were once found within other countries in Asia, but are now extinct there. They used to be found in, but are now extinct in: India, Bangladesh and possibly other places - for example, it's unknown if these animals are still found within China.

What Is The Habitat Of Bantengs?

Bantengs are found within two different habitats in the wild: Bantengs are found in grasslands and forests in the wild.

Bantengs

What Is The Conservation Status Of Bantengs?

These animals are sadly endangered today.

What Is The Population Of Bantengs Today?

It is estimated that there are between 4,000 and 8,000 in the wild today.

What Threats Do These Animals Face?

Bantengs face numerous threats in the wild. They face a variety of different threats in the wild, these threats include:

. Development

. Mining

. Road and Railroads

. Logging and destruction of habitat

. Invasive species

These are some of the major threats that Bantengs face today. The threats that they face have resulted in these beautiful animals becoming an endangered species - today, they have a very low population in the wild.

How Can You Help Bantengs?

There are two main ways that you can help Bantengs. The first way that you can help Bantengs, is by raising awareness about them on social media. Another way that you can help Bantengs is by helping the WWF.

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