Question: The Cape buffalo is as tall as an elephant.: Answer: The Cape buffalo is not very tall—it stands only 51–59 inches (130–150 centimeters) tall and has relatively short legs—but it is massive, weighing 937–1,918 pounds (425–870 kilograms).

Question: Most yaks live in desert lowlands.: Answer: The yak lives on high land, mostly in Tibet, China.

Question: A bison is a type of buffalo.: Answer: Although the North American bison is often called a buffalo, true buffalo come from warmer lands in Asia and Africa.

Question: There is no such thing as a wild cow.: Answer: Cattle live almost everywhere in the world. Domestic, or tame, cattle often live on farms or ranches. In Asia and Africa there are both wild and domestic cattle.

Question: The European bison is larger than the American bison.: Answer: The European bison is both taller and larger than the American bison. Both animals, however, are quite large, reaching weights of more than 2,205 pounds (1,000 kilograms).

Question: India raises more cows than any other place in the world.: Answer: India raises more cows and water buffalo than any other country in the world.

Question: Yaks are known for their shaggy coats.: Answer: Yaks have long, coarse hair and a dense woolen undercoat to keep them warm.

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Bovine: Fact or Fiction?

Which country raises the most cattle? Are cape buffalo the same size as elephants? Sort out the facts in this quiz all about cows, buffalo, yaks, and more.

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