VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

WILD OXEN

• The followings are the significant species in this group:
  • Gaur or Indian bison (Bos gaurus)
    • In these wild animals, gaur are seen in Central India- MP and Chhatisgar, Western Ghats southwards from south Maharashtra, Mudumalai Anaimalai, Dindigul region and Palani regions.
  • Wild buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
    • Wild buffaloes are seen in the plains of Brahmaputra in Assam, and Orissa. Yak are seen in Ladak. Banteng are seen in Manipur and areas near Burma.
  • Yak (Bos grunniens)
    • Yaks are seen in the cold mountainous regions. A fully mature gaur may be having a body weight of about one tone.
  • Banteng or Tsaine