- Where to see one
- 5 U.S. zoos in our directory hold miniature zebu, confirmed against each zoo's own animal list.
Conservation status
Not Evaluated
This species has not been assessed for the IUCN Red List, so it sits outside the threat scale entirely.
About the miniature zebu
The zebu is a domestic cattle of South Asian origin, also known as indicine or humped cattle. It differs from taurine cattle in its fatty hump on the shoulders, large dewlap and sometimes drooping ears. Zebu are well adapted to hot tropical savanna and steppe climates, with higher tolerance for drought, heat and sunlight, and are raised throughout the tropics. They are used for draught and riding, for dairy and beef, and for hides and dung for fuel and manure. Small breeds such as the Nadudana, also called the miniature zebu, are kept as pets like dogs. Zebu were domesticated 6,000 to 7,000 years ago at Mehrgarh, in what is now northwest Pakistan.
Miniature Zebu facts
- Small breeds such as the Nadudana, also called the miniature zebu, are kept as pets like dogs.
- Zebu derive from the Indian aurochs, which became extinct about 3,800 years ago.
- Cows wean calves over about 2 weeks but keep strong bonds with their offspring for at least 4 to 5 years.
- In some regions zebu have significant religious meaning.
Where to see miniature zebu in the U.S.
5 zoos across 3 states
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