It is characterized by very large horns. The Ankole-Watusi derives from cattle of the Ankole group of Sanga cattle breeds of east and central Africa. Some of these were brought to Germany as zoo specimens in the early twentieth century, and from there they spread to other European zoos.

The Texas Longhorn is an American breed of beef cattle, characterized by its long horns, which can span more than 8 ft (2.4 m) from tip to tip. [4] . It derives from cattle brought from the Iberian Peninsula to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors from the time of the Second Voyage of Christopher Columbus until about 1512. [5] .

Ankole-Watusi cattle are the show-stoppers of the bovine kingdom. Medium-sized animals, with long, large-diameter horns, they attract attention wherever they appear. These regal animals can easily trace their ancestry back more than 6,000 years and have often been referred to …

Ankole-Watusi cattle, with their extra-large horns, are among the most striking members of the bovine kingdom. Herds resemble slow-moving, multicolored forests of bare trees as their horns sway with every step.

2012年5月17日 · We have several cows with 18-inch circumference and over 30-inch length to each horn; they walk with a rolling motion to balance these huge appendages. Photos and faraway pasture views do not do these animals justice, one needs to get close up and personal, then even 10 inches is big!

2020年10月8日 · Cowboy Tuff Chex has just accomplished the record-breaking title for the longest horn spread on a bull living with his mighty big spread – and is setting a standard for many cattle breeding enthusiasts.

2024年6月14日 · From cows with 7-foot horns to miniature cows, here are some of the most visually amazing breeds of cattle from around the world. The Texas Longhorn Cow is descended from a mix between an Iberian...

There are two major reasons why Ankole-Watusi cattle have exceptionally big and long horns. Ankole Watusi cattle have the longest and heaviest horns. They grow up to 8 ft tall and weigh over 450 kgs. Photo/Elephant Grass. The long horns wade …

2022年9月29日 · The Watusi appear elegant, well-bred, and graceful. They have a straight topline and a sloping rump, and sometimes a neck hump. Watusi may be solid or spotted in colour, their horns are long and symmetrical, with a base large and proportional to horn length.

Its large distinctive horns that can reach up to 8 ft (2.4 m) from tip to tip are used for defence and cooling by honeycombs of blood vessels. Ankole-Watusis weigh from 900 to 1,600 pounds (410 to 730 kg). Living in the savannas and open grasslands, their diet consists of grass and leaves.