All about Gaur (Bos gaurus)

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Dare to Challenge him ??

Indian Gaur from the woods of KARNATAKA !!

A ton of muscle from the jungles of South India !!
Picture from @arvindrthy

The gaur, bos gaurus is also known as the Indian Bison. These bovines are usually quite calm and gentle and roam the forests in herds mainly comprising of adult females and calves.

Gaurs are also one of the main prey for tigers.

This muscular guy is still far from the biggest and most muscular gaur I have seen.
Photographer @angadachappaphotography

When you dont like ur neighbors. kabini.

Indian Gaur | Bison

Some Facts about them
Gaur is the largest representative of the wild cattle. Males weigh between 1400 and 2200 pounds. They can reach 8 to 11 feet in length and from 5 to 7 feet at the height at shoulder. Females reach only ¼ of the male's size.
Body of gaur is covered with reddish to brown coat. Females and young animals have lighter coats than males.
Both males and females have upwardly curved horns. They can reach 45 inches in length. They are usually green or yellow in color, with black tips.
Gaurs have deep hollow area on the forehead and a ridge that passes between the horns. Large ears are another prominent feature on their head.
Gaurs are herbivores (plant-eaters). Their diet consists of grass, leaves, shoots and fruit.Picture From @shujath.mohammed

Was the LandRover inspired by the Indian Gaur? 

Imagine having a roadblock like this one | GaurBull .

Can’t evade roadblocks like these !!

Picture from @pavansxposure - Massive Movement .

Picture from @kishoresabareeshan - The universal situation of asking mom for permission to go out and play; that's what came to mind when I saw this interaction! Reply