Dwarfzebu

"The zebu has been revered in India for thousands of years. They are seen as sacred cow."

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DwarfzebuBos taurus indicus

  • Habitat

    Around the world

  • Food

    Grass

  • Lifetime

    25 years

  • Weight

    110 - 270 kilograms

  • Number of youngsters

    1

  • Wear time

    9 months

  • IUCN Status

    No

  • EEP

    No

15

year, the dwarf zebu can only be found in the Netherlands.

75

different breeds of zebu exist.

30

centimeters long the horns become.

Heat-resistant

The zebu can handle heat well. This is because it has extra places on its body where it can sweat. This helps it lose heat. The large hump on its neck is a store of fat for when food is scarce for a while.

Holy

The dwarf zebu is one of the 75 breeds of zebus that exist. The zebu has been revered in India for thousands of years. They are considered the sacred cow here and symbolize motherhood.

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