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Habitat
Floodplain, reed beds, grassland and rocky areas within 2 Km of water.
Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Also feeds at night. Bulls first
hold territories at 5 to 6 years old. Territorial bulls have a very strong gouty body
odor which taints the meat if the skin is allowed to touch it. Cows leave the herd to
give birth. Calves are hidden for 3 to 4 weeks, but if approached they run rather
than freezing.
Mainly a grazer, with a preference for long grass. Some browsing when grass is low
protein.
Single calves(rarely twins) are born throughout the year possibly with peaks in
February and March after a gestation of 270 to 280 days. The weight of the male is
260 Kg and the female 180 Kg. They have a lifespan of around 16 years.
Floodplain, reed beds, grassland and rocky areas within 2 Km of water.
Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Also feeds at night. Bulls first
hold territories at 5 to 6 years old. Territorial bulls have a very strong gouty body
odor which taints the meat if the skin is allowed to touch it. Cows leave the herd to
give birth. Calves are hidden for 3 to 4 weeks, but if approached they run rather
than freezing.
Mainly a grazer, with a preference for long grass. Some browsing when grass is low
protein.
Single calves(rarely twins) are born throughout the year possibly with peaks in
February and March after a gestation of 270 to 280 days. The weight of the male is
260 Kg and the female 180 Kg. They have a lifespan of around 16 years.
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