1. a wild ox native to Southeast Asia, having a reddish-brown coat and white markings

Examples

• The banteng is found in the forests of Java, Borneo, and mainland Southeast Asia.
• Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered banteng population.
• The banteng has distinctive white patches on its rump and legs.
• Male bantengs are typically darker in color than females.
• Bantengs are herbivores that graze in grasslands and forest clearings.
• The banteng is considered the ancestor of Bali cattle.