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Gaur

Bos gaurus

Gaur (Bos gaurus)Vulnerable

Photo: Cyndy Sims Parr · CC BY-SA 2.0

Mammalherbivore

The gaur is a massive wild cow that roams forests and grasslands of India and Southeast Asia. It holds the title as the biggest member of the bovid family, which includes cattle, buffalo, and antelopes. These powerful animals face threats, with fewer than 21,000 adults left in the wild.

  • A full-grown gaur can stand over 6 feet tall at the shoulder.
  • They live in herds that move through dense forests.
  • The species has been considered at risk since 1986.
RainforestForestGrasslandAsia
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Bos gaurus
Habitat
Rainforest, Forest, Grassland
Regions in this directory
Asia
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
giant
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable (VU)
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