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The Basel zoo was born calf dwarf zebu
The Basel zoo (Zoo Basel) in Switzerland, recently showed a new dwarf zebu calf born on April 14. Every day the little zebu is becoming more and more energetic and does not give rest to anyone, including the staff of the zoo.
This cheerful calf is the second offspring of five zebu named Connie (Conny), who arrived at the zoo two years ago. Fortunately, this time Connie went pretty well since the last time she had to perform a cesarean section.
According to the Rangers, in the first days after birth the kid is very shy and almost never left his mother, hiding behind her legs. Now every day he becomes more active and even aggressive, causing anxiety to other members of the herd.
Zebu (lat. Bos taurus indicus) is a subspecies of the wild bull extended over the territory of the Indian subcontinent. Interestingly, in Africa zebu brought several centuries ago, presumably for the implementation of rituals (especially funerals). In Madagascar they had to be very helpful, as the humpback breeding cows has become a matter of prestige — a Testament to the well-being and prosperity of the inhabitants of the island.
In contrast to European cows, zebu not have their origin from the tour, and are a separate branch that split off about 300 thousand years ago. Today the natural habitat of the dwarf zebu is the island of Sri Lanka, these animals are considered sacred. The diet of zebu plant are coarse, juicy, and feed grains.
Sexual maturity is reached rather quickly – in one year of age. After nine months of pregnancy in cows born one calf (sometimes two). The offspring feeds on mother's milk for 6-9 months. At the age of about 10 months the calves move on to normal adult zebu food.
Adult dwarf zebu growth of about 90 cm, weighs on average up to 80 kg. the parameters For these animals is approximately 5-8 times less than conventional cows. In addition, the dwarf zebu on the back of the neck has a small hump actually as big zebu. This hump they accumulate fat in case of lack of fodder especially in dry periods.
It should be noted that in the wild the dwarf zebu are very rare, so many believe them extinct.
Source: zoopicture.ru
This cheerful calf is the second offspring of five zebu named Connie (Conny), who arrived at the zoo two years ago. Fortunately, this time Connie went pretty well since the last time she had to perform a cesarean section.
According to the Rangers, in the first days after birth the kid is very shy and almost never left his mother, hiding behind her legs. Now every day he becomes more active and even aggressive, causing anxiety to other members of the herd.
Zebu (lat. Bos taurus indicus) is a subspecies of the wild bull extended over the territory of the Indian subcontinent. Interestingly, in Africa zebu brought several centuries ago, presumably for the implementation of rituals (especially funerals). In Madagascar they had to be very helpful, as the humpback breeding cows has become a matter of prestige — a Testament to the well-being and prosperity of the inhabitants of the island.
In contrast to European cows, zebu not have their origin from the tour, and are a separate branch that split off about 300 thousand years ago. Today the natural habitat of the dwarf zebu is the island of Sri Lanka, these animals are considered sacred. The diet of zebu plant are coarse, juicy, and feed grains.
Sexual maturity is reached rather quickly – in one year of age. After nine months of pregnancy in cows born one calf (sometimes two). The offspring feeds on mother's milk for 6-9 months. At the age of about 10 months the calves move on to normal adult zebu food.
Adult dwarf zebu growth of about 90 cm, weighs on average up to 80 kg. the parameters For these animals is approximately 5-8 times less than conventional cows. In addition, the dwarf zebu on the back of the neck has a small hump actually as big zebu. This hump they accumulate fat in case of lack of fodder especially in dry periods.
It should be noted that in the wild the dwarf zebu are very rare, so many believe them extinct.
Source: zoopicture.ru
