Gaur

The gaur, also known as the Indian bison, is a large and powerful bovine that lives in South Asia and Southeast Asia.
It is the largest species among the wild cattle and the Bovidae family.

The gaur prefers to live in areas with glades and quite open terrain.
The best habitat for the gaur is in low-lying regions, with undisturbed tracts of forest, water sources and abundant forage in the form of coarse grasses, shrubs and trees.

The gaur can be found in parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and China.
However, the gaur population has declined over 70 per cent in some parts of its range due to habitat loss, hunting and diseases.
The gaur is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1986.

The gaur is a majestic and magnificent animal that deserves our respect and protection.
It is a symbol of the rich biodiversity and natural heritage of Asia.

The gaur is a magnificent animal that resembles a large cow with a dark brown or black coat.

It has a distinctive ridge on its forehead and a hump on its back.

The gaur has white or tan lower legs, which contrast with its dark body.

The horns of the gaur are long and curved, pointing inward and backward at the tip.

The ears of the gaur are very large and floppy, giving it a gentle appearance.

The gaur is the largest wild bovid in the world, reaching a height of 1.8 meters (6 feet) at the shoulder and a weight of up to 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds).