Bos taurus (cow, ox)
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Cetartiodactyla (Artiodactyls) |
| Family | Bovidae |
| Genus | Bos |
| Species | Bos taurus |
| Common | cow, ox |
| Diet | Herbivorous, grazing |
| Habitat | Usually in association with people |
| Description | Also called Bos primigenius. Large ungulate, thick-bodied, with two hollow horns and a long tufted tail. Short neck with dewlaps hanging below the chin. Horns curved to side. Less shaggy than bison, no hump. |
| Skull Characteristics | Premaxilla close to or in contact with nasal (compare to bison). |
| Notes | Link to more species information:
Animal Diversity Web |