A prominent whitish or gray "boss" of bone sits between the horns on the forehead, causing a deep, concave dip in the skull's profile.
Classified as Vulnerable, with major populations in India. bibos gaurus
Both sexes have horns that rise vertically and curve inward, typically yellowish to pale green with black tips. Males have thicker, larger horns (60-100 cm) compared to females. A prominent whitish or gray "boss" of bone
Body hair is dark brown to black, with white or yellowish hair on the lower legs ("white stockings"). Males have thicker, larger horns (60-100 cm) compared
The skin secretes an oily, fragrant substance (5-(1-hydroxynonyl)-2-tetrahydrofuranpentanoic acid) that is believed to act as an insect repellent.
A highly developed muscular ridge on the back extends from the shoulders to the middle of the body, formed by elongated dorsal vertebrae.
The gaur ( Bos gaurus or Bibos gaurus ), also known as the Indian bison, is the world's largest living bovid species. It is a massive, powerful bovine characterized by its dark, muscular build and distinctive white lower legs.