Cow (bos taurus) is a mammal type animal. It inhabits forest and grassland. The weight of the animal is about 400kg - 800kg (881lbs - 1,760lbs) and average life span is 12 - 20 years. Human, bears, wolves are the dangerous creatures for cows. See the table below to learn more information.
Facts about cows
Name | Cow |
Class | Mammalia |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Type | Mammal |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Predators | Human, bears, wolves |
Skin Type | Leather |
Colour | Brown, black, white |
Phylum | Chordata |
Order | Artiodactyla |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Diet | Herbivore |
Habitat | Forest and grassland |
Distinctive Features | Thick leathery skin and complex digestive system |
Size (L) | 1.5m - 1.8m (5ft - 6ft) |
Weight | 400kg - 800kg (881lbs - 1,760lbs) |
Top Speed | 40km/h (25mph) |
Scientific Name | Bos taurus |
Main Prey | Grass, seeds, flowers |
Life Span | 12 - 20 years |
Genus | Bos |
Family | Bovidae |