Cow Facts Beyond Your Milk Carton

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Most people, if not everybody, know what a cow is. You see cows in zoos, on TV, and even on the back of your milk carton.

A cow is a domesticated animal that is commonly raised for livestock, milk, and hides. Of course, that isn’t the only reason cows are well-loved and known by many.

These cute and friendly herbivores have their own fascinating characteristics. If you’re interested in learning more about these animals, watch on for 30 Cow Facts!

0:38 There are different terms for male and female cattle.
1:03 A cow has 32 teeth.
1:26 A cow’s stomach has four different compartments.
2:06 The average gestation period for cows ranges from 279 to 287 days.
2:28 There is a 5% chance for cow twins to be born.
2:54 Cows can also have triplets or quadruplets.
3:22 A cow’s weight and size depend on its sex and breed.
3:41 One of the most popular cow breeds is the Angus cattle.
4:13 Aside from being one of the oldest cattle breeds, the Chianina is also the heaviest and tallest.
4:32 The Highland cow is known for its gentle and friendly nature.
5:02 The Holstein Friesian won the title of “the World’s Most Productive Dairy Animal.”
5:25 The tallest cow was over 6 feet tall.
5:49 The world’s oldest cow lived up to 48 years old.
6:23 Aurochs were the first cattle to be domesticated.
6:42 Cattle are fearful animals.
7:02 Some cow breeds are kept as pets.
7:30 Mad cow disease is a lethal disease that slowly damages a cow’s brain and spinal cord.
7:55 Brazil and India are where most cattle can be found.
8:18 Hindus consider the cow as a sacred symbol of life.
8:39 Some states in India allow cow slaughter.
9:05 Cattle are important in various industries.
9:26 New Zealand and Germany lead the global export of milk.
9:54 People with lactose intolerance find it hard to digest the sugar in milk.
10:21 Of course, there are also non-health related reasons why people avoid dairy products.
10:39 There are more cattle in Australia than there are locals.
11:03 Wagyu beef can be as expensive as a new car.
11:21 Some countries also serve cow tongue as a part of their national cuisine.
11:45 In the popular game, “Minecraft,” the cow provides leather for armor.
12:05 Hugging a cow can help reduce stress.
12:26 Cow Appreciation Day is celebrated every second Tuesday of July.

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