Zebu facts for kids
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B. t. indicus
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Bos taurus indicus Linnaeus, 1758
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Zebu (Bos taurus indicus), a type of domesticated bovine cattle-like animal found in India, East Africa and China.
Characteristics
Zebu have humps on the shoulders, large dewlaps and droopy ears. They are adapted to survive disease, intense heat, sun and humidity.
Reproduction
Zebu can begin reproducing at around 44 months old. However, early reproduction can place stress on the body and possibly shorten lifespans. The carrying time of the calf averages at around 285 days, however it depends on the age and health of the mother. Male calves are carried for a shorter time than females.
Images for kids
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Hariana breed of Zebu cattle in north India
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Zebu market in Madagascar
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Draft zebu pulling a cart in Mumbai, India
See also
In Spanish: Bos primigenius indicus para niños
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