Cattle
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Cattle
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Cattle are large, gentle animals that live on farms. They provide us with milk, cheese, and meat. Cattle are social creatures and often like to stay in groups with their friends.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Cattle is a large, sturdy mammal with a powerful body supported by four legs. They can have coats of solid white, black, brown, red, or be patterned with spots or patches. Many breeds have distinct horns, though some are naturally polled (hornless).
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusBos
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
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Interesting facts
A cow can drink a whole bathtub full of water every single day!
Cattle have nearly 360-degree vision, but cannot see directly behind their heads!
Cows can have best friends and get stressed when separated from them.
They can spend up to 8 hours a day chewing cud, like re-eating their lunch!
Special abilities
Ability
Quadruple Digestion
Cattle has four stomach compartments that help them fully digest tough plants like grass and hay.
Ability
Cud Chewing Master
Cattle can re-chew partially digested food, called cud, to get even more nutrients from their plant diet.
Ability
Super Sniffer
Cattle has an excellent sense of smell that helps them find good plants to eat and recognize their calves.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 130-220 cm
- Weight
- 400-1100 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Top Speed
- 40 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 280-290 days
Diet & Feeding
Cattle are herbivores that eat tough plants like grass, hay, and other fibrous vegetation.
Primary Foods
- Grass
- Hay
- Silage
- Grains
- Fodder
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
eaten by
Human
Homo sapiens
Humans consume cattle for meat and dairy products.
eats
Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis
Cattle graze on this common pasture grass for food.
eats
Sorghum
Sorghum bicolor
Cattle are often fed sorghum seeds and foliage.
symbiotic with
E. coli (beneficial strains)
Escherichia coli
Many E. coli strains live harmlessly in cattle guts, aiding digestion.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Spotted
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Domesticated
Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes.
Giant
Giant describes organisms or objects of significantly larger size than average for their species or type.
Also known as
Bovine
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Safety
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
Always stay a safe distance from cattle and never try to touch them without an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Cattle?
130-220 cm
How much does Cattle weigh?
400-1100 kg
How long does Cattle live?
15-20 years
How fast can Cattle move?
40 km/h
What does Cattle eat?
Cattle are herbivores that eat tough plants like grass, hay, and other fibrous vegetation.
Where is Cattle usually found?
Grasslands
How does Cattle hunt?
Grazing
How many babies does Cattle usually have?
1
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