Primarily a grazer found in South and Southeast Asia, usually in herds, except for old bachelor males.
Both sexes have horns that rise vertically and curve inward, typically yellowish to pale green with black tips. Males have thicker, larger horns (60-100 cm) compared to females.
The gaur is closely related to the Bos frontalis (gayal), which is considered the domesticated form. bibos gaurus
The skin secretes an oily, fragrant substance (5-(1-hydroxynonyl)-2-tetrahydrofuranpentanoic acid) that is believed to act as an insect repellent.
The gaur ( Bos gaurus or Bibos gaurus ), also known as the Indian bison, is the world's largest living bovid species. It is a massive, powerful bovine characterized by its dark, muscular build and distinctive white lower legs. Primarily a grazer found in South and Southeast
A prominent whitish or gray "boss" of bone sits between the horns on the forehead, causing a deep, concave dip in the skull's profile.
A highly developed muscular ridge on the back extends from the shoulders to the middle of the body, formed by elongated dorsal vertebrae. The gaur is closely related to the Bos
Adults stand 165–220 cm (5.4–7.2 ft) tall at the shoulder, with males typically weighing 650–1,000 kg (1,400–2,200 lbs).