Description of hairy breeds of cows. The meaning of the word bison in the large modern explanatory dictionary of the Russian language

Real wild bull is now very rare. Many species of these animals, which were found 200 years ago in the vastness of Eurasia and Africa, have already been completely exterminated or domesticated. A striking example there may be a tour from which the modern cow descended. However, thanks to the actions of conservation organizations, corners of the wild nature still remain, which has helped to preserve some of these majestic animals. In addition, active work is currently underway to restore the lost varieties by breeding their domesticated descendants. This has already yielded certain positive results.

A real wild bull is now a rarity.

North American bison

This is the most famous species of wild animals of this species. Before appearing in North America European colonialists on the open prairies of the continent roamed more than 600 million wild bison. For a very a short time their number was reduced to 835 individuals. Thanks to nature conservation measures and the creation of protected areas, their number is gradually being restored. Their population has already reached about 30 thousand individuals. A healthy adult bison is very large in size.

The animal can reach approximately 2.5 m at the withers and exceed 3 m in length. There is a characteristic hump on the back. The head is elongated. It is very massive. The head, neck and part of the back are covered with a thick woolen mane. Bulls can weigh around 1500 kg. A healthy adult has practically no natural enemies... Wolves, which are found on the plains where these ungulates live, prefer to attack in a pack on young, sick or old individuals who have strayed from the herd. Such buffalo usually cannot offer violent resistance. The diet of these ungulates throughout the year can include;

forbs;
lichens;
young branches and foliage;
seaweed.

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This subspecies of the wild bull swims well, therefore it can even overcome large rivers during migrations that animals carry out while searching for food. These creatures have very strong hooves, so they can dig themselves food even from under the deep snow.

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Majestic European bison

These are real bulls that trace their ancestry back to the time when mammoths roamed the snowy plains. American species of such animals and bison share common roots. And now there is a lot in common between these species. Currently, the number of these majestic creatures reaches only about 7 thousand heads. They live mainly in European reserves, including Belovezhskaya Pushcha... Here these large beasts eat herbs and young shoots. The Bialowieza bull differs from its North American counterpart not only in name, but also in some anatomical features.

These are real bulls that trace their ancestry back to the time when mammoths roamed the snowy plains.

The body length of an animal can reach about 3 m and a height of about 2 m. A bull usually weighs about 1 ton, and a cow weighs up to 800 kg. These animals have a fairly well developed musculature. The head is relatively small. Bulls usually have large horns, rounded in the shape of a crescent. These creatures usually live in herds of up to 50 individuals. The dominant position in the strict hierarchy is occupied by a large male. Like many species of bulls that live in wildlife, creatures are perfectly adapted to their natural environment. They can withstand even the most severe frosts, overcome obstacles up to 2 m and swim across large rivers.

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Resurrection of the forest bull

Some major representatives the bovids are now completely extinct. For example, the last wild forest bull disappeared from natural environment in 1967, although domesticated representatives of this species have quite successfully survived to this day. It is believed that the cause of the extinction of these animals was the massive deforestation and the emergence of new diseases. The wild forest bull was unable to adapt to the changing ecosystem.

The species began to disappear almost everywhere, even in the protected areas created for its preservation.

They were real giant bulls. Their weight exceeded 1000 kg. The males were black with a characteristic white stripe along the ridge. The height of an adult animal was about 180 cm at the withers. The cow was somewhat smaller. She had a brownish-brown coat. This wild bull with huge horns made his way with ease even through dense forest thickets. The animals were kept in small herds of 50 individuals. They could eat a wide variety of vegetation.

Currently, scientists from the Ostvarderspassse nature reserve, which is located in the Netherlands, have recreated a wild forest bull, called Heck. These animals look very much like those ungulates that became extinct more than 4 centuries ago. The modern wild forest bull is just undergoing a period of adaptation. A whole herd of such animals has already been bred, but they are under the close scrutiny of scientists. The modern wild forest bull is not yet fully accustomed to natural conditions but work is underway on this. It is assumed that such animals will continue to live without human intervention.

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Indian zebu

These bovids are found exclusively in tropical and subtropical latitudes. The Indian zebu bull has nothing to do with tours and forms its own subspecies. Some individuals were domesticated and are now used not only for obtaining high-quality milk and meat, but also as draft animals.

This wild bull of India is often interbred with domesticated buffaloes.

In some cases, wild individuals can take herds of females from pastures if people are not careful enough about grazing and do not control animals. Bulls of this breed are distinguished by great strength and bad character. Their weight reaches approximately 600-800 kg. This forest bull from India has a sleek short coat. The torso and legs are usually light gray, while the neck and head are dark. There is a distinct hump on the back.

The meaning of the word BIZON in the Bolshoi Modern explanatory dictionary Russian language

BUFFALO

Large bovids with long soft hair; wild North American bull.

A large modern explanatory dictionary of the Russian language. 2012

"Bison" in the books

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the author Akimushkin Igor Ivanovich

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BUFFALO

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6. Bison in life

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Buffalo

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Buffalo

From the book Encyclopedia of Animals the author Moroz Veronica Vyacheslavovna

Bison Bison is the closest relative of the bison. He lives in North America. Outwardly, it is very similar to a bison, but much more massive due to an even lower-set head and especially thick and long hair covering the head, neck, shoulders, hump and partly the front legs.

Buffalo

From the book Encyclopedic Dictionary (B) author Brockhaus F.A.

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Bison and Fufunchik

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Bison and Fufunchik Father Gabriel is very old. It's hard for him to get to the temple, but he always arrives in advance, forty minutes over. Then the sexton appears, followed by the deacon, the young priests, and finally, just before the beginning of the service, the abbot. Having unlocked the door, Father Gabriel

Bison and Fufunchik

From the book First Prayer (collection of stories) the author Shipov Yaroslav Alekseevich

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Large cattle bred not only for milk or meat productivity. There are animals that belong to cattle, but they do not give milk and do not receive meat from them either. These are plush cows. They live in the USA. Animals are like big toys than animals. There are shaggy cows. They have meat productivity, but milk is only used to feed the calves. They are bred in the highland meadows of Scotland. What are the characteristics of these animals, and how to care for them?

Plush American breed Cattle

Plush cows are very pretty. They are used to decorate private meadows and large courtyards where lawns are planted. They look clumsy, the wool resembles a plush: it is just as soft and velvety to the touch. The color of the cows is brown. There are light brown, black, black and white individuals. On the belly white stripe... The tail is shaggy with a long tassel.

Height at the withers is only 135 cm, but their weight is impressive. The weight of the cows is 550 kg, and the calves are 800 kg. This is good weight for individuals of the dairy direction, only they are much higher in height.
The limbs of plush animals are thick and shaggy. They look like pillars. The hooves are practically invisible.
The body is massive, but behind the fluffy coat it is impossible to notice the muscles.
Cows do not give milk. Since animals are pets for the owners, like a cat or a dog, animals are also not allowed to eat meat.
Plush cows are purchased to decorate the yard and to participate in exhibitions.
The cost of an animal is from 5 thousand dollars.

They look after cows and gobies as if they were pets. They are kept in spacious, clean houses, and walked on large grounds. Hygiene is carefully monitored. This can be pasture or a large lawn in the yard. In order for the animals to be always in shape, active games are arranged with them. Cows are forced to run and jump. They are fed with grass, vegetables, fodder. The house in which the pet lives is cleaned and washed.

For cows to have such plush wool, they are taken to specialized hairdressers. Animals are washed there, dried with a hairdryer. The wool is not allowed to dry naturally. It can collapse. The cow has a very thick undercoat. Brushes and combs are used with a hairdryer. Apply styling products: mousses, gels, oil. Before the show, the wool can be laid with tongs or curlers. At cattle exhibitions, the strength of the skeleton, the condition of the teeth and wool are assessed. The championship is held by the individuals Warm Wave and Monopoly.

The plush breed came from a cross between Herefords, Angus and Hairy Highland cows. It refers to meat production. The breed is not officially registered. Experts do not know what type of it to refer to. Animals are bred in the state of Iowa, on the farm of Mr. Lottner. He is considered the creator of a new breed.

Highlands are shaggy, hairy cows. They live high in the highlands of Scotland. Animals are business card countries. They are appreciated and protected. Highlands are adapted to both heat and cold. They have a thick undercoat and long wool... Outwardly, they look like small bison. Wool helps animals not to freeze in winter cold. In the spring, she protects them from insects. The eyes are protected by a long bang. The sun is bright in the mountains, and the bangs protect the eyes from ultraviolet radiation.

The color of the animals is brown, but there are individuals of both white and black. Shaggy wool is not combed. It is twisted into bundles. The sebaceous glands work well in animals. They lubricate the body and fur of the Highlands, protecting them from frost and insects.
The physique is strong. Large head and massive neck. On the head long horns... Animals use them to get food under the snow and to protect them from wild animals.
Height at the withers is 135 cm. The hairy bull weighs 750 kg, the cow weighs 450 kg. Animals have juicy and tasty meat. The calf weighs 25 kg. At 2.5 years old, animals are considered adults.
Highlands are centenarians. They retain their productivity up to 18 years old, which is considered a rarity among cattle.

Highland - high mountain breed of cows

Highland care is minimal. No cowsheds are built for them. They live in open pens under sheds. The two-layer wool allows them to lie in the snow. Feeders and drinkers are installed in the pens. The only requirement is that the area for keeping animals must be large. Hairy cows are used to freedom. Subject to the restrictions, their appetite and weight can sharply decrease.

Highlands feed on both lush grass and dry branches. They have very small hooves. They do no damage to the pasture. Rather, on the contrary, they clean it from dead wood. Thanks to these properties, they are used for the improvement of territories.

The Czech government has bought a large number of livestock in order for the animals to help restore national park... After walking the highlands, young grass begins to grow better, and the playground becomes well-groomed and beautiful.

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