Category: Bovidae


Zebu (Domestic Humped Cattle)

Posted by:admin Posted On:13 Mar 2026

Bos indicus × Bos taurus Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: ArtiodactylaFamily: BovidaeSubfamily: BovinaeGenus: BosSpecies: Bos indicusCommon Hybrid Form: Bos indicus × Bos taurus Common Names by Region ZebuHumped CattleIndian CattleBrahman-type CattleBos indicus cattle Description General Appearance Zebu cattle are a


Ammotragus lervia

Posted by:admin Posted On:19 Feb 2026

Aoudad / Barbary Sheep Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: ArtiodactylaFamily: BovidaeSubfamily: CaprinaeGenus: AmmotragusSpecies: Ammotragus lervia (Pallas, 1777) Common Names by Region General: Aoudad, Barbary SheepNorth Africa: Aoudad (various local spellings)United States (introduced populations): AoudadHunting / Wildlife Management Context: Barbary Sheep


Nanger dama

Posted by:admin Posted On:10 Feb 2026

Addra Gazelle Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: ArtiodactylaFamily: BovidaeSubfamily: AntilopinaeGenus: NangerSpecies: Nanger dama (Pallas, 1766) Common Names by Region General / English: Addra Gazelle, Dama GazelleNorth Africa / Sahel: Mhorr Gazelle (regional usage)French: Gazelle damaConservation / Zoological Use: Dama Gazelle


Connochaetes taurinus albojubatus

Posted by:admin Posted On:21 Jan 2026

Eastern White-Bearded Wildebeest Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Physical Characteristics The Eastern white-bearded wildebeest is a large, powerfully built antelope distinguished by its heavy forequarters, sloping back, and robust neck. Adult males are noticeably heavier and more muscular than

Bison bison American bison

Bison bison

Posted by:admin Posted On:12 Jul 2024

American bison Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Known Range: Diet: Breeding: Lifecycle: