Bibos Gaurus Direct

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.

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). bibos gaurus

Body hair is dark brown to black, with white or yellowish hair on the lower legs ("white stockings"). The gaur ( Bos gaurus or Bibos gaurus

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. Body hair is dark brown to black, with

Primarily a grazer found in South and Southeast Asia, usually in herds, except for old bachelor males.

The skin secretes an oily, fragrant substance (5-(1-hydroxynonyl)-2-tetrahydrofuranpentanoic acid) that is believed to act as an insect repellent.

Classified as Vulnerable, with major populations in India.