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The cow is considerably lighter in colour than the bull. Her horns are more slender and upright, with more inward curvature, and the frontal ridge is scarcely perceptible. In young animals, the horns are smooth and polished. In old bulls they are rugged and dented at the base. [15] Albino gaur or Manjampatti white bison in Chinnar Wildlife ...
[38] [39] The unique horn structure is the only unambiguous morphological feature of bovids that distinguishes them from other pecorans. [40] [41] A high correlation exists between horn morphology and fighting behaviour of the individual. For instance, long horns are intended for wrestling and fencing, whereas curved horns are used in ramming. [42]
The unique horn structure is the only unambiguous morphological feature of bovids that distinguishes them from other pecorans. [56] [57] Male horn development has been linked to sexual selection, [58] [59] while the presence of horns in females is likely due to natural selection.
Bison also tend to live longer than cows; they reach sexual maturity at 3 years old and can live anywhere from 20 to 40 years. Cows reach sexual maturity at 2, but tend to only live between 10 or ...
Genus Bison – H. Smith, 1827 – two species Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population American bison. B. bison Linnaeus, 1758: Scattered North America: Size: 210–380 cm (83–150 in) long, plus 43–90 cm (17–35 in) tail [5]
General characteristics include cloven hooves and usually at least one of the sexes of a species having true horns. The largest extant bovine is the gaur . In many countries, bovid milk and meat is used as food by humans.
The body of the American bison is typically hairier, though its tail has less hair than that of the European bison. The horns of the European bison point through the plane of their faces, making them more adept at fighting through the interlocking of horns in the same manner as domestic cattle, unlike the American bison, which favours butting. [16]
The body of the American bison is hairier, though its tail has less hair than that of the European bison. The horns of the European bison point forward through the plane of its face, making it more adept at fighting through the interlocking of horns in the same manner as domestic cattle, unlike the American bison, which favors charging. [44]