Cattle are large, domesticated, bovid ungulates widely kept as livestock. They are prominent modern members of the subfamily Bovinae and the most widespread species of the genus Bos.
Cow Oeschinensee Slaunger 2009 07 07
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Anatomical model, showing the large 4-chambered stomach
Bovidae is the biological family of cloven-hoofed, ruminant mammals that includes cattle, bison, buffalo, antelopes, and goat-antelopes such as sheep and goats. There are 143 extant species and 300 kn
Cattle
…Cattle (Bos taurus) are large, domesticated, bovid ungulates widely kept as livestock. They are prominent modern members of the subfamily Bovinae and the most widespread species of the genus Bos. Taurine…
Skull of Eotragus sansaniensis, a species of the ancient bovid genus Eotragus
The anoa, a dwarf species of buffalo, has a dark pelage
The gemsbok has conspicuous markings on its face, which conceal the eye, and on its legs. These may have a role in communication.