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| Gaur (Bos gaurus gaurus), also known as Indian bison, is a bovine native to South and Southeast Asia. It is the largest species among the wild cattle and the Bovidae. It is a strong and massively built bovine with a high convex ridge on the forehead between the horns. There is a prominent ridge on the back. Ears are very large. Adult males are dark brown, approaching black in very old individuals. Upper part of the head, from above the eyes to the nape of the neck, is ashy grey, or occasionally dirty white. Muzzle is pale coloured, and the lower part of the legs are pure white or tan. |
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