Scottish highland cattle
Scottish highland cattle
Mystical beauty and cultural heritage
Scottish Highland cattle represent a robust breed of rural cattle renowned for their hardiness. This distinctive breed, characterized by long horns and a unique coat, evolved specifically to endure challenging weather conditions. Male individuals can attain weights of up to 800 kg, while females typically reach up to 500 kg.
Characteristics
Order:
Artiodactyla
Family:
Bovidae
Scientific name:
Bos taurus primigenius
Habitat:
Grassland, desert
Origin:
Scotland
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
7.500-9.999
Lifetime:
15-20 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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