Domestic Cattle

Bos taurus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

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. Mature female cattle are called cows and mature males are called bulls.

Fun Fact

Cattle breeds vary widely in size; the tallest and heaviest is the Chianina, where a mature bull may be up to 1.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to Europe, and the last known individual died in Mazovia, Poland, around 1627.

Diet

Eat mixed diets, but prefer to eat approximately 70% clover and 30% grass.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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