Cows are raised in many different countries around the world, mainly for the cows natural resources such as milk, meat and leather. In India the cow is seen as a sacred animal.
Scientific Info
Scientific Name |
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Bos Taurus |
Type |
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Mammal |
Diet |
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Herbivore |
Size |
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1.5m - 1.8m (5ft - 6ft) |
Weight |
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400kg - 800kg (881lbs - 1,760lbs) |
Top Speed |
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40km/h (25mph) |
Life Span |
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12 - 20 years |
Lifestyle |
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Herd |
Conservation Status |
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Threatened |
Appearance
Colour |
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Brown, Black, White |
Skin Type |
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Leather |
Favourite Food |
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Grass |
Habitat |
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Forest and grassland |
Average Clutch Size |
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1 |
Main Prey |
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Grass, Seeds, Flowers |
Predators |
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Human, Bears, Wolves |
Distinctive Features |
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Thick leathery skin and complex digestive system |