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Ankole Watusi

At A Glance

Icon Weight Weight: Males: 1200-1600 lbs.; Females: 900-1200 lbs.

Icon Size Size: Males: 5-6.5 ft at shoulder; Females: 5-6.5 ft at shoulder

Icon Lifespan Lifespan: Human Care: 20-25 years; Wild: 20-25 years

Icon Location Location: Eastern Africa

Fun Facts

  • It has the largest horn circumference of cattle species.
  • It is typically red or red with speckles – but it can come in a variety of colors.
  • They have been domesicted for over 5000 years.
  • Known for being a gentle species.

IUCN Status

IUCN is the International Union for Conservation of Nature. They collectively work to determine what animals are endangered, at risk, or stable. Learn More about IUCN here.

Not Evaluated IUCN Red Status: Not Evaluated

Not Evaluated IUCN Green Status: Not Evaluated

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