Both sexes have horns that rise vertically and curve inward, typically yellowish to pale green with black tips. Males have thicker, larger horns (60-100 cm) compared to females.
Primarily a grazer found in South and Southeast Asia, usually in herds, except for old bachelor males.
A highly developed muscular ridge on the back extends from the shoulders to the middle of the body, formed by elongated dorsal vertebrae. bibos gaurus
Adults stand 165–220 cm (5.4–7.2 ft) tall at the shoulder, with males typically weighing 650–1,000 kg (1,400–2,200 lbs).
The gaur ( Bos gaurus or Bibos gaurus ), also known as the Indian bison, is the world's largest living bovid species. It is a massive, powerful bovine characterized by its dark, muscular build and distinctive white lower legs. Both sexes have horns that rise vertically and
The gaur is closely related to the Bos frontalis (gayal), which is considered the domesticated form.
The skin secretes an oily, fragrant substance (5-(1-hydroxynonyl)-2-tetrahydrofuranpentanoic acid) that is believed to act as an insect repellent. A highly developed muscular ridge on the back
Body hair is dark brown to black, with white or yellowish hair on the lower legs ("white stockings").