In most people’s minds, cattle are honest and honest animals, but in fact, did you know that there are more than 1,000 varieties of cattle in the world, and there are more than 140 wild bovine species? There are many kinds, and most people have access to domestic cattle raised by humans.

In fact, there are many kinds of very ferocious and deadly wild cattle in the wild. The danger of these cattle is actually no less than that of large beasts such as lions and tigers. Some varieties are even more dangerous than lions and tigers. Danger.

In today’s popular science issue, we have found out for you the eight most dangerous wild cattle in the world, and will help you get to know these low-key beasts.

01 African Buffalo

It is the African continent A large buffalo that is as dangerous as a lion.

It is estimated that in Africa, more than 200 people are trampled to death by African buffaloes every year, while lions, the large carnivores that live with them on the African continent, are estimated to cause only 200 deaths each year.

It can be seen that it is not surprising that this large buffalo is listed as one of the Big Five in Africa.

The length of the head of the African wild buffalo can reach up to 3.4 meters, the shoulder height can reach 1.7 meters, and the weight can reach 1,800 kilograms.

The most deadly thing about this guy is its temperament. They are the most aggressive and bad-tempered species on the African continent, and they are also one of the animals that hurts the most people in Africa.

In Africa, apart from humans, they have almost no natural enemies.

Although lions often hunt this kind of large buffalo, this kind of buffalo is also capable of resisting and killing lions, and if a lion wants to successfully hunt an adult African buffalo, it usually requires several of them to act together. Therefore, in a certain sense, lions cannot be regarded as the natural enemies of African wild buffaloes.

Moreover, the African buffalo is a social animal. When the buffalo herd is at its largest, there can be thousands of them moving together. At this time, even a group of lions will not dare to attack the African wild buffalo easily.

Furthermore, for us humans, injured or alone cows, as well as cows with their calves, are actually as dangerous as lions and leopards.

Because African buffaloes that leave the herd will become very cautious and more aggressive in order to protect their children, so if you encounter this guy in the wild, whether it is one person or a group, All should stay away from them.

It’s important to remember that this guy is just as dangerous as a lion.

02 European bison (Bison bonasus)

The European bison is the heaviest land animal in Europe.

Its body length can reach 2.9 meters, its shoulder height is nearly 2 meters, and its weight can reach up to one ton.

In summer, an adult male European bison can eat more than 60 kilograms of food in one day.

Seeing this, some bosses may have noticed that its appearance looks very similar to the American bison.

Indeed, European bison and American bison belong to the genus Bison. They are very closely related and look very similar.

But apart from their appearance, their physical structures are quite different.

The European bison has 14 pairs of ribs, while the American bison has 15 pairs of ribs. The average height of the European bison is generally higher than that of the American bison, and its legs are longer.

The most obvious difference is that the European bison is not easy to tame and has a bad temper, especially from July to October every year. During this period, the European bison is in estrus. The male European bison will become very irritable and extremely arrogant. Anything that comes close to it may be attacked by it.

No matter how strong a human being is, it is extremely dangerous once he is collided by this big man.

However, even such a powerful species was almost extinct by humans.

In fact, a long time ago, European bison were widely distributed in Europe. However, as humans continued to hunt them over the centuries, this species became extinct in the wild as early as 1927. Only There are 48 animals left in the zoo.

After that, people began to carry out various protection and breeding of it. It was not until 1951 that this species was reintroduced into the wild.

It is estimated that as of 2019, the number of European bison in the world is about 7,000.

03 Asian Wild Water Buffalo

If you encounter a buffalo of unknown origin in the countryside, please do not approach it blindly, because if you encounter it, If a wild buffalo arrives, the consequences could be dire.

I believe many people are familiar with buffalo. This big guy was once a very common domestic animal in the southern region of our country. There are many varieties of them, and there are hundreds of different species around the world. There are many varieties of domesticated buffalo, but no matter which species they are, they all have a common ancestor, which is the wild buffalo.

The temperaments of wild Asian buffalo and domestic buffalo are very different. Although they are not very different in appearance, wild Asian buffalo does not have the docile character of domestic buffalo. Moreover, wild buffalo are larger than domestic buffalo.

The head and body length of the Asian wild buffalo can reach 2.8 meters, the shoulder height can reach 1.9 meters, and the maximum weight can reach 1.2 tons, while the weight of domestic buffalo is usually only about half a ton.

There is no doubt that an adult wild buffalo can easily kill an adult.

The horns of the wild buffalo are very large, and they look like two scimitars stuck on their heads, which is quite powerful.

They usually live near water sources and spend most of the day in the water.

The reason why this is done is because the buffalo does not have enough sweat glands to maintain a comfortable body temperature through the evaporation of sweat, so it can only adjust its body temperature by burying its body in water. You can also avoid the bites of various insects in the jungle.

Furthermore, the number of wild Asian buffaloes is extremely endangered. There are only about 4,000 wild buffaloes in the world, and the number of adult wild buffaloes may be less than 3,000, which is very scarce.

04 Javan Bison (Bos javanicus)

The Javan Bison is also called the White-rumped Bison. This species is the same as the White-legged Bison (Bos frontalis), and the lower half of the legs are also white.

Most of their body colors are yellow. From a distance, they look very similar to large oxen in the countryside. Their body size is also very close to that of domestic oxen, but don't underestimate it.

Did you know? The Javan bison, like the giant panda, is a first-level protected animal in our country.

The most obvious feature of this bison is their buttocks.

Java bison usually have a large white spot on their buttocks. They are tall but have relatively small heads.

The body length of this kind of bison is only about 2.2 meters, the height at the shoulder can be up to 1.7 meters, and the weight can be up to 1,600 kilograms.

In addition to yellow, some individuals of this species have black skin color.

The black Javan gaur looks very similar to the white-legged gaur from a distance, but they are completely different species.

The scary thing about this species mainly lies in their appearance. Because its appearance is very similar to that of domestic oxen, people can easily confuse it with domestic cattle when they see it.

Therefore, when they approach us, we will be defenseless. Once the Javan bison are angered or frightened, they are very likely to attack us.

Because after all, they are wild species living in the wild, and their temperaments are very different from domestic cattle. Once out of control, no one can predict what kind of dangerous behavior they will do.

05 Lowland Buffalo (Bubalus depressicornis)

It is one of the smallest buffaloes in the world.

The body length of this species is about 1.8 meters, the shoulder height is only about 85 centimeters, and the weight is only about three to four hundred kilograms.

Its overall appearance does not look like a cow, but is somewhat similar to some antelopes, but it is actually a type of buffalo.

Although this guy is small, he is very aggressive towards humans, especially young lowland buffalo.

They are withdrawn by nature and very irritable. The two sharp horns on their heads are like two sharp daggers. When launching an attack, they will use the sharp horns to stab the target crazily. , once attacked by it, it is as terrifying as being stabbed into us by countless daggers that are not too sharp.

This species is mainly active in some tropical and subtropical areas, usually inhabiting the depths of some tropical rainforests.

They are different from other bovids in that lowland buffalo usually live alone, rather than living in herds like most bison.

Then there is their lifespan. The lifespan of wild lowland buffalo can be up to more than 20 years, and the lifespan of captive ones can be up to 30 years.

Remember that in the wild, especially in sparsely populated tropical rainforests, any strange animal we encounter may threaten our lives, even if it is just a small insect.

06 Wild Yak (Bos mutus)

If you are on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and encounter a single yak in the wild, please be sure to stay away from them, because if you encounter a Wild yaks are very likely to be life-threatening.

On the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, yaks seem to be a familiar animal, because many herdsmen raise yaks as livestock in their homes.

However, there are great differences between yaks raised at home and wild yaks. Although their appearances are similar, wild yaks are larger and more aggressive than domestic yaks, especially when alone. wild yak.

The temperament of wild yaks that leave the herd is extremely ferocious. They are like a lone wolf and will actively attack any moving object in front of it, including cars.

Don’t think that you can resist the attack of wild yaks by hiding in a car. This big guy is powerful enough to overturn a jeep, so don’t try to use tools to fight them, because no matter Once wild yaks, both male and female, attack a target, they will not stop until the enemy is completely eradicated.

You must know that the length of an adult wild yak can be up to more than 3 meters, the height at the shoulder can be up to nearly 2 meters, and the weight can be up to more than one ton. In addition, the length of their heads is With horns up to half a meter long, even brown bears will choose to take a detour in most cases when they see them.

07 American bison (Bison bison)

If you encounter it in the wild This guy is actually scarier than meeting a bear.

From 1980 to 1999, in Yellowstone National Park in the United States alone, more than three times as many people were injured by bison as bears. It is one of the most dangerous animals in the Americas.

American bison mainly live in some Great Plains areas of the United States and Canada. In addition to the Great Plains, they are also found in some savannas and boreal forests.

The length of an adult American bison can reach up to 3.5 meters, the shoulder height can reach over 2 meters, and the weight can reach over one ton.

Although they look bulky, they run very fast. This big guy can run at a maximum speed of 70 kilometers per hour for more than five kilometers.

If you unfortunately encounter an American bison in the wild, it is actually very scary. They attack without warning. They may look docile one second, but they will be extremely dangerous the next second. It's possible to turn around and attack us.

What’s even more frightening is that even if we hold long-range offensive weapons, we can’t scare them away.

Because American bison are not afraid of gunfire at all, the louder the gunfire, the more excited they may be and the more dangerous they will become.

What's more, this kind of large bison lives in groups. Once attacked by a herd of bison, it is quite fatal.

08 Indian gaur (Bos gaurus)

It is the largest existing bovine animal in the world.

The head and body length of the Indian bison can reach up to 3.3 meters, the shoulder height can reach 2.2 meters, and the weight can reach up to 1.5 tons.

In the picture, it may not look that big, but when we actually get closer, you will find that this guy is huge enough.

This species was once found throughout South and Southeast Asia. They are native to southern Asia and usually live in some tropical forests.

Like other bovine animals, in the wild, the Indian bison mainly eats plants, especially the lower half of its limbs are white, looking like they are wearing white socks. , so the Indian gaur is also called the white-legged gaur.

This kind of bison is covered with muscles. Apart from humans, they have almost no natural enemies in the wild, and this guy is one of the few opponents of wild tigers.

In the range of Indian bison, one of the most ferocious carnivores on earth, the Bengal tiger, also lives.

In the wild, there are many opportunities for Bengal tigers and Indian gaurs to meet.

Although Bengal tigers have the ability to hunt adult Indian gaurs, Indian gaurs also have the ability to use their sharp horns to kill Bengal tigers during resistance.

So tigers generally do not actively provoke adult bison. Tigers usually only choose to kill young or sick bison, so tigers are not considered natural enemies of bison.

However, it is actually very dangerous for humans to encounter this big guy in a tropical forest.

Although white-legged bison are huge and powerful, their only shortcoming is that they are very timid. This is actually their most terrifying point, because if they are timid, they are particularly easily frightened.

In the wild, once they are frightened, they will use all their brute strength to run rampant in the jungle. During this period, once our bodies are stabbed by the sharp horns on their heads, it is very dangerous. deadly.