Cow
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Cow
Bos taurus
Cows are large farm animals that give us milk. They are gentle grazers and love eating grass in fields.
Habitat: Farms and grassy fields.
Appearance
The Cow is a large, sturdy mammal, typically with a thick coat that can be solid white, black, brown, or spotted. It has a prominent snout and often two short, curved horns, though many breeds are naturally hornless. Its long tail usually ends in a tuft.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusBos
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
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Interesting facts
A cow can drink up to 150 liters (about 40 gallons) of water a day!
Cows have unique nose prints, just like human fingerprints!
Cows moo with regional accents, just like humans speak!
They have "best friends" and can get stressed if separated from them!
Special abilities
Ability
The Ultimate Digester
Cow has a four-chamber stomach that helps them break down tough grasses and plants into energy.
Ability
Nature's Recycler
Cow can re-chew its food (cud) for hours, extracting every bit of nutrition from fibrous plants.
Ability
Wide-Angle Vision
Cow has eyes on the sides of its head, giving it a very wide field of vision to watch for danger.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 200-260 cm
- Weight
- 400-1000 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Top Speed
- 35 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 279-287 days
Diet & Feeding
Cows are herbivores that love to eat grass, hay, and other plants.
Age differences: Calves drink milk from their mother before transitioning to solid foods.
Primary Foods
- Grass
- Hay
- Silage
- Alfalfa
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
eaten by
Wolf
Canis lupus
Wolves occasionally hunt calves or weak adult cattle.
eats
Kentucky bluegrass
Poa pratensis
Cows graze on this common pasture grass for nutrients.
eats
White clover
Trifolium repens
Cows eat this protein-rich plant found in pastures.
parasitizes
Horn fly
Haematobia irritans
Horn flies feed on cow's blood, causing irritation and stress.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
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.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Beef Cattle
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Safety
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
Stay calm around cows, and avoid getting between a cow and her calf.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Cow?
200-260 cm
How much does Cow weigh?
400-1000 kg
How long does Cow live?
15-20 years
How fast can Cow move?
35 km/h
What does Cow eat?
Cows are herbivores that love to eat grass, hay, and other plants.
Where is Cow usually found?
Farms and grassy fields.
How does Cow hunt?
Grazing
How many babies does Cow usually have?
1
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