Cow is a mammal that usually lives in forest and grassland. It has a leather skin type. The preferred food type is herbivore. The maximum speed it can reach is 40km/h (25mph). Cow (bos taurus) usually has a size 1.5m - 1.8m (5ft - 6ft). The average weight is 400kg - 800kg (881lbs - 1,760lbs). These mammals usually live 12 - 20 years.
Facts about cows
Name | Cow |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Distinctive Features | Thick leathery skin and complex digestive system |
Order | Artiodactyla |
Diet | Herbivore |
Family | Bovidae |
Colour | Brown, black, white |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Skin Type | Leather |
Genus | Bos |
Main Prey | Grass, seeds, flowers |
Habitat | Forest and grassland |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Type | Mammal |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Size (L) | 1.5m - 1.8m (5ft - 6ft) |
Class | Mammalia |
Top Speed | 40km/h (25mph) |
Weight | 400kg - 800kg (881lbs - 1,760lbs) |
Predators | Human, bears, wolves |
Scientific Name | Bos taurus |
Life Span | 12 - 20 years |