# Angus Cow (*Bos taurus*) Angus cows are friendly and gentle animals. They are known for their shiny black coats and are often found on farms. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Also known as:** Aberdeen Angus, Angus Beef ![Angus Cow](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771425757/objects/4462.jpg) ## Appearance The Angus Cow is typically recognized by its solid black or red coat, though black is most common. They are naturally polled, meaning they are born without horns, and have a muscular, blocky body shape. Their broad forehead and deep, compact build make them visually distinct. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Artiodactyla - **Family:** Bovidae - **Genus:** Bos ## Interesting facts - An Angus calf can stand up and walk just minutes after it is born! - Angus cows don't have front upper teeth, but a tough dental pad instead! - These gentle giants communicate with moos and rumbling sounds to talk to each other! - They can run almost as fast as a horse over short distances! ## Special abilities - **Grass Grinder:** Angus Cow can digest tough plants like grass because of its four-chambered stomach that helps them extract every bit of nutrition. - **Super Sniffer:** Angus Cow has an amazing sense of smell that helps them find the freshest grazing spots and recognize their calves in a big herd. - **Calm Protector:** Angus Cow has strong maternal instincts that help them protect their calves from danger with a calm yet watchful presence. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 180-220 cm - **Weight:** 550-800 kg - **Lifespan:** 18-22 years - **Speed:** 40 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1-2 - **Gestation:** 279-287 days ## Diet & Feeding Angus Cows are herbivores that munch on tough plants like grass and hay to stay healthy and strong. - **Age differences:** Calves drink mother's milk, then slowly start grazing on grass as they grow. - **Primary Foods:** Grass, Hay, Silage, Corn, Soybeans - **Foraging Method:** Grazing ## Ecological connections - **Depends on:** [Human](https://www.snappit.app/explore/human) (*Homo sapiens*) — Humans rely on Angus Cows for beef. - **Eaten by:** [Gray Wolf](https://www.snappit.app/explore/gray-wolf) (*Canis lupus*) — Wolves sometimes prey on Angus calves in wilder areas. - **Parasitizes:** [American Dog Tick](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-dog-tick) (*Dermacentor variabilis*) — Ticks feed on the blood of Angus Cows. ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Domesticated](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/domesticated): Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Always watch Angus cows from a distance and never try to pet them without asking an adult. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Angus Cow? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Angus Cow? 180-220 cm ### How much does Angus Cow weigh? 550-800 kg ### How long does Angus Cow live? 18-22 years ### How fast can Angus Cow move? 40 km/h ### What does Angus Cow eat? Angus Cows are herbivores that munch on tough plants like grass and hay to stay healthy and strong. ### How does Angus Cow hunt? Grazing ### How many babies does Angus Cow usually have? 1-2 ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Angus Cow: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/angus-cow)