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| You can see the fatty hump on the back of a zebu. |
The zebu, a species of ox, a native of India, whence it has spread into Persia, Arabia and Eastern Africa. It is used as a beast of burden, for plowing and hauling. The animal is remarkable for a convex forehead, short horns, large drooping ears and a fatty hump on the back. It is very gentle and docile.
For Basic Facts About The Zebu:
- Zebus vary greatly in size, the smallest being no larger than a large dog, while others are the size of a large ox.
- The colors vary.
- The white zebu bulls are regarded as sacred among the Hindus (who call them hrahmany) and are allowed a free range.
- Zebus have been imported to Jamaica and Central America for use on farms.
A Zebu Called Angel.
