Zebu information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Zebu, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Zebu
The zebu, also known as indicine cattle and humped cattle, is a species or subspecies of domestic cattle originating in South Asia. Zebu, like many Sanga cattle breeds, differ from taurine cattle in the fatty hump on their shoulders, their large dewlap, and their sometimes-drooping ears. They are well adapted to high temperatures and are raised throughout the tropics.
Zebu facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Bos indicus
- Diet
- Herbivore (grazer)
- Habitat
- Tropical farms & grassland
- A group is called
- Herd
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Artiodactyla
- Family Bovidae
- Genus Bos
- Species Bos taurus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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Zebu — questions people ask
What is the scientific name of the Zebu?
Bos indicus. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Mammalia, Order Artiodactyla, Family Bovidae.
Is the Zebu endangered?
No extinction-risk level is recorded for Bos indicus: the IUCN Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon is Not Evaluated (NE), which is not a threat category.
How long does a Zebu live?
15 to 20 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Zebu eat?
Herbivore (grazer). Its usual habitat is tropical farms & grassland.
Where can I read about Zebu farming and care?
Animalsss has 1 published guide that mention Zebu, listed in the Zebu blogs section on this page.
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