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@GuateGojira Please give me more measurements of left and right horns of same individual gaur if you have. As per my observation, the left horn seem to be longer and pointed at tip more than the right one. My guess is the predators target left side of the body as attacking on right side is more dangerous. Attacking on right side may trigger the gaur to attack easily as right side is normally instinctive and effective to counter the attack of predators. Hence, the gaur has developed pointed and longer horns on left side.
 (04-29-2020, 02:24 PM)parvez Wrote: @GuateGojira Please give me more measurements of left and right horns of same individual gaur if you have. As per my observation, the left horn seem to be longer and pointed at tip more than the right one. My guess is the predators target left side of the body as attacking on right side is more dangerous. Attacking on right side may trigger the gaur to attack easily as right side is normally instinctive and effective to counter the attack of predators. Hence, the gaur has developed pointed and longer horns on left side. I'm sure it's the same as an Elephant's Tusk. Animals are right or left handed and they'll wear down one side over the other. You see this quite often in Elephants and I'm sure the same holds true for Gaur who will rub their horns on branches and trees.  (04-29-2020, 02:24 PM)parvez Wrote: @GuateGojira Please give me more measurements of left and right horns of same individual gaur if you have. As per my observation, the left horn seem to be longer and pointed at tip more than the right one. My guess is the predators target left side of the body as attacking on right side is more dangerous. Attacking on right side may trigger the gaur to attack easily as right side is normally instinctive and effective to counter the attack of predators. Hence, the gaur has developed pointed and longer horns on left side. Sorry, I don't have more information about horns, just the one that I provided to you before. I think that @Pckts has a point on this, as the animals are right or left handed, so the wear of the horn may be caused because of this.   (04-28-2020, 10:48 PM)Pckts Wrote:In Kuala Lumpur zoo in Malaysia I saw both Seladang or Malayan gaur ( hubbecki ) and Indian gaur ( gaurus ) , the Malayan gaur looked a little bigger.(04-28-2020, 10:13 PM)parvez Wrote:(04-28-2020, 10:09 PM)TigrisLeo504 Wrote:Hmm. If you assume his head to be ATLEAST 2 feet, scale the remaining length. EASILY 11feet gaur excluding tail. I bet it is potentially one of the biggest gaurs in india.(04-28-2020, 09:56 PM)parvez Wrote: @TigrisLeo504 Nooo. I was reading an article. Got it from there. Doesn't it appear massive? The maximal measurements I found ( I only use scientific sources by zoologists and veterinarians ) was 970 kg for Yunnan gaur in China ( Shu ) , 970 for Seladang ( Samad ) , and 941 kg for the Indian gaur ( Ahrestani, captive specimen ) . (05-29-2020, 12:40 AM)Dr Panthera Wrote:(04-28-2020, 10:48 PM)Pckts Wrote:In Kuala Lumpur zoo in Malaysia I saw both Seladang or Malayan gaur ( hubbecki ) and Indian gaur ( gaurus ) , the Malayan gaur looked a little bigger.(04-28-2020, 10:13 PM)parvez Wrote:(04-28-2020, 10:09 PM)TigrisLeo504 Wrote:Hmm. If you assume his head to be ATLEAST 2 feet, scale the remaining length. EASILY 11feet gaur excluding tail. I bet it is potentially one of the biggest gaurs in india.(04-28-2020, 09:56 PM)parvez Wrote: @TigrisLeo504 Nooo. I was reading an article. Got it from there. Doesn't it appear massive? Good to see you back Dr. Hope all is well. 
Home range, habitat use and food habits of re-introduced gaur (Bos gaurus gaurus) in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Central India
Abstract: Gaur, which became locally extinct before 1995 in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR), Central India, is an endangered animal per Schedule – I of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act (1972). A re-introduction program was therefore created to rebuild the gaur population in BTR, both to enhance the long-term survival of the species and to restore natural biodiversity. After re-introduction, the home range, habitat use and food habits of gaur (Bos gaurus gaurus) were studied in BTR, India, from January 2011 to January 2012. Nineteen gaurs (five males - three radio-collared and 14 females - nine radio-collared) were re-introduced from Kanha Tiger Reserve to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in January 2011. The reintroduced gaurs were monitored periodically through ground tracking and satellite GPS fixes. The mean annual group size of gaur was estimated at 7.3 ± 0.76 (SE). The overall estimated summer, monsoon and winter home ranges of gaur were 290 km2, 137 km2 and 155 km2 (Minimum Convex Polygon) respectively. The overall individual male home ranges varied from 135 to 142 km2, and overall individual female home ranges varied from 32 to 169 km2. Radio collared locations were plotted on a classified (LISS III) habitat map of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve to evaluate the habitat use and availability in each season. Habitat preference was computed using Bonferroni confidence interval method, compositional analysis and Ivlev’s index. In summer, gaur largely preferred grassland (P<0.0001), whereas in monsoon and winter, gaur preferred bamboo mixed forest (P<0.0001). Gaur avoided open mixed forest (P<0.0001) and agricultural land in all three seasons. Data on food habits were collected through opportunistic sightings. In total, gaur fed on 68 plant species. The present study has reported first-time information on ranging patterns of reintroduced gaur and their degree of preferences for different vegetation and terrain types across seasons, which will be very useful to the park administration for future conservation of this endangered species and for habitat intervention. 
It’s not just tigers who are using wildlife corridors. Gaurs have now been spotted in two forests where they haven’t been seen in nearly a decade.
This gaur was sighted 15 kilometres away from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal district. There have been no gaur sightings here in recent times maybe even for a couple of generations. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/in-a-first-gaur-sighted-in-pandharkawda/articleshow/75665417.cms This gaur was noticed in Bor Tiger Reserve. A gaur was sighted last nearly 8 years ago. Said to have used corridors from Pench-Tadoba. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/gaur-sighted-in-bor-reserve-after-8-yrs/articleshow/76204734.cms
Atul Dhamankar- Indian Gaurs in water - Tadoba TR Buffer..
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A 12 year old female gaur was kind of ostracised from her herd and was wandering alone possibly because of her health outside Satpura Tiger Reserve. She was brought to a veterinary centre to help her get better but after 12 days of treatment she has died. She was weighed in at 450 kilos during this period of ill health.
She doesn’t look healthy. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/mp-female-indian-gaur-brought-to-van-vihar-for-treatment-dies/articleshow/76288622.cms (06-10-2020, 12:37 AM)Ashutosh Wrote: A 12 year old female gaur was kind of ostracised from her herd and was wandering alone possible because of her health outside Satpura Tiger Reserve. She was brought to a veterinary centre to help her get better but after 12 days of treatment she has died. She was weighed in at 450 kilos during this period of ill health. 450 Kilos? Seems as though it's an estimate. |
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