Zebus are
believed to be the oldest domesticated breed of cattle in the world.
They have a characteristic hump over their shoulders and from their
throat hangs a large fold of skin called a dewlap, and have ears that
are long and hanging. They are believed to have originated from the
wild ox of Borneo and Java and become domesticated in South Asia.
While most zebus are grey, there are also brown, red, white, and black breeds. They are one of the smallest breeds of cattle in the world with adults standing at just over 1 metre in height.
While most zebus are grey, there are also brown, red, white, and black breeds. They are one of the smallest breeds of cattle in the world with adults standing at just over 1 metre in height.
There are some Hindu sects who regard the white zebu as
sacred and they are associated with the god Siva who used the animal as a
mount, or to pull his chariot. From of this they were named Nandi and
their images are placed facing the entrance to the shrine in Siva
temples. Their images were found on seals of the Indus Valley
civilization dating from 2700 to 1500 BCE. Read more
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