Ankole-Watusi

The Ankole-Watusi is a domestic cattle breed native to Africa that has been traced back for more than 6000 years and has played an important role in the existence of many ancient and modern African tribes. It was used for milk and food, and African tribes also used it as currency and as a measure of tribal status. This moderate-sized domestic ox has large powerful horns reminiscent of Texas Longhorns, and in African culture cattle with the largest horns were considered sacred and were given to tribal elders or kings. Originating in Africa, it has been established on every other habitable continent, is very hardy, adapts to many different climates, and can thrive on poor forage. Its life span is 20 years, its size ranges from 400 to 700 kilograms or 900 to 1500 pounds, its gestation lasts 280 to 290 days, and its large horns help cool the animal by radiating heat as warm blood passes through the horn's blood vessels, cools, and returns to the body.

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