Cow: Evolution – Interesting Facts

The ancestor of the wild cow is considered to be the aurochs, which became extinct in the seventeenth century - a primitive wild bull that lived in the steppes of Africa, Asia and Europe.

At first, the domestication of aurochs was carried out solely for the purpose of obtaining meat.

In what year did the first cow appear

Cows were first domesticated between 8,000 and 10,000 years ago from B. taurus primigenius, a wild cattle species that once ranged throughout Eurasia.

Where did cows first appear

Domestic cows (Bos taurus) are among the most important farm animals.

People domesticated their ancestors, the aurochs (B. primigenius), eight to ten thousand years ago, and did so independently in the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

Since then, cows have settled across all continents (except Antarctica) and many islands, adapting to local conditions.

For example, some breeds have adapted to living in extremely hot regions.

Why does a cow have horns

Now the horns and why they are needed. For cows, horns are, first of all, an organ or an element of protection for the body and offspring in nature - this is the first thing.

The second is the element of dominance/aggression in the herd according to the “Alpha” principle.

Each group of cows has a leader and a complete hierarchy.

Previously, we talked about rare animals.

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• 12 January 2024

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