28 February, 2020

Carabao

Carabao postcard

Carabao


POSTCARD DETAILS:
Unused
Single View
Size: 4"x5.5"



Carabao postcard


Publisher: Kruger
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: N/A
Copyright: N/A
Barcode: N/A
Serial Number: 17220



ANIMAL DETAILS:
Etymology: From the Visayan (likely Waray) karabĂ w
Filipino name: Kalabaw
Type: Swamp
Use: Agriculture; draught; riding; hide; meat
Country of origin: Philippines


Carabaos vary in colour from light grey to slate grey. The horns are sickle-shaped or curve backward toward the neck. Mature male carabaos weigh 420–500 kg (930–1,100 lb), and females 400–425 kg (882–937 lb). Height at withers of the male ranges from 127 to 137 cm (50 to 54 in), and of the female from 124 to 129 cm (49 to 51 in).

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