Dwarfzebu

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

Dwergzeboe

  • Bos taurus indicus

    Scientific name

  • Overal ter wereld

    Habitat

  • Gras

    Food

  • 25 jaar

    Lifetime

  • 110 - 270 kilogram

    Weight

  • 1

    Number of youngsters

  • 9 maanden

    Wear time

  • Geen

    IUCN Status

  • Nee

    EEP

Wist je dat?

  • 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 in 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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