All about Gaur (Bos gaurus)

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Vijayarajan Muthu

The Gaur (Bos gaurus) also called Indian Bison, is the largest extant bovine, native to South Asia & SE Asia. They have huge head, deep massive body, and sturdy limbs, the gaur is the embodiment of vigour and strength.
They are social animals, and live in small groups. Sometimes medium size groups comprise of up to 30 to 40 individuals. It was interesting to observe the Matriarch leading a herd of 12-14 adults and a couple of calves in the beautiful grasslands of Mukki.
Bos gaurus is a Schedule – I animal, according to wildlife (Protection) act, 1972 and classified as Vulnerable (VU) by the IUCN.
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Kanha Tiger Reserve.

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