#Bovidae
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dislocated-thumbs · 2 days ago
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im not going to lie it sucks that they do this
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inatungulates · 3 days ago
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Lowland nyala Tragelaphus angasii
Observed by rooikat_, CC BY-NC
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thegreatprinceoftheforest · 4 months ago
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Plains Bison | Bryan Maynes
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wind-tied · 8 months ago
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SPRING! 🐐🌻🌿
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internetdruid · 1 year ago
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The Saiga Antelope (Saiga tatarica) has been changed from critically endangered to near threatened in the IUCN Red List! x.
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snototter · 19 days ago
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A pair of musk ox bulls (Ovibos moschatus) headbutting in Alaska, USA
by Gregory "Slobirdr" Smith
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uncharismatic-fauna · 5 months ago
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Most animals need to have sex to reproduce, but even among sexually active species there are some members who just don't want tk! For example, studies have shown that 2-3% of male domestic sheep show no interest in sex with other females or males, making them completely asexual.
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(Image: A domestic sheep (Ovis aries) ram by John Guidi)
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markhors-menagerie · 8 months ago
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Banteng (Bos javanicus)
Also known as tembadau, this species lives in the tropical forests and grasslands of Southeast Asia. The individual shown here is female; males are a much darker brown. Though they are endangered in the wild, they have also been domesticated, and are used for meat across Southeast Asia. The bull featured on Indonesia’s national emblem is actually a banteng!
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totallynotanthony · 11 months ago
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mammalianmammals · 1 month ago
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Saiga (Saiga tatarica), family Bovidae, found on the steppes of Central Asia
photograph by Mogens Trolle
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dislocated-thumbs · 3 months ago
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animalogic part 2: bovid exclusive edition (Because .i like bovids) . artemy is still a bison can you tell i like them guys 🦬
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softpawssharpteeth · 6 months ago
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Frolicking calves on their first day out.
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inatungulates · 3 days ago
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Blue wildebeest Connochaetes taurinus taurinus
Observed by lucaboscain, CC BY-NC
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thegreatprinceoftheforest · 4 months ago
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Plains Bison | Luz Hernandez Kroll
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wind-tied · 10 months ago
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Some bovids of Lishel.
The western savanna is home to Keerso, Vans impala and, Tapper impalas. Keerso are one of the most populous animals in the area, leading to herds being domesticated for meat. Vans impala are seen as blessed animals, and killing them is looked down on.
The mountainous eastern coast is home Guinin, and Tapin. Both have been domesticated, wild populations still exist naturally. Guinin are often used in hauling due to their hefty builds. Tapin are fast, and sure footed. They can jump along tough terrain with ease and are often used for general transport. These species as historically important to the area.
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internetdruid · 11 months ago
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oh my god what is the Creature in your pinned post pls I’ve never seen it before what a beautiful beast
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My all-time favorite animal!
It's a Takin (Budorcas taxicolor), a large Caprine native to Bhutan, India, China and Tibet.
despite sharing a similar appearance with and being within the subfamily caprinae with the Muskox (Ovibos moschatus), Takins are more closely related to sheep.
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There is an interesting myth behind the creation of the Takin (Budorcas Taxicolor) that contributed to its high religious significance and therefore led to its adoption as Bhutan’s national animal.
Legend has it that in the 15th century when Lam Drukpa Kunley also referred to as “The Divine Madman” arrived in Bhutan from Tibet he delivered religious teachings to the people whereupon they requested him to conjure up a miracle. He agreed on the condition that he would be fed lunch – a whole cow and a whole goat.
Doing as he commanded, the people offered him his massive lunch. The Tibetan saint devoured the flesh of both the animals and left out the bones. Then he fixed the head of the goat onto the body of the cow and with a snap of his fingers uttered a mantra. The animal instantly sprung to life and began grazing on the meadows. He then named it the “Dong Gyem Tsey” (Takin).
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