Auroch
The Auroch was a massive, extinct species of wild ox that once roamed across Eurasia and North Africa. It was the wild ancestor of all modern domestic cattle.
The Auroch was a powerful and impressive animal, with a body weight of up to 3,000 pounds and a massive set of horns. It was a grazer that fed on a variety of grasses and plants. The Auroch is believed to have become extinct in the 17th century, with the last known individual dying in Poland in 1627. Efforts are underway to "breed back" a similar animal using modern cattle breeds.
Auroch
Classification
Mammalia > Artiodactyla > Bovidae > Bos > B. primigenius
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
5 - 6 feet
(1.5 - 1.8 m)
Average Weight
1,500 - 2,500 lbs
(680 - 1,134 kg)
Average Life Span
20 - 25 years
Gestation Period
270 - 280 days
Did You Know?
The Auroch was a large, wild cattle species that roamed across Eurasia and North Africa.
They were much larger than modern cattle, with bulls standing up to 6 feet tall at the shoulder.
The last known Auroch died in Poland in 1627.
Through selective breeding, some modern initiatives are attempting to "back-breed" cattle to resemble the extinct Auroch.
The Auroch is depicted in ancient cave paintings, showcasing its historical significance to early humans.
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