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Belted Galloway Cattle
About Belted Galloway Cattle
Belted Galloway Cattle is a breed of cattle that originated in Galloway, southwest Scotland. This terrestrial animal is one of the longest-lived cattle, up to 20 years. The Belted Galloway can produce healthy and well-nourished calves. On the other hand, this furry animal can adapt to different climatic conditions and has excellent foraging skills.
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Common Name
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Belties, Oreo Cookie Cows
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Bos taurus
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Species
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Bos taurus
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Genus
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Bos
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SubFamily
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Lebiasininae
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Family
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Bovidae
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SuperFamily
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Bovoidea
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SubOrder
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Ruminantia
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Order
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Artiodactyla
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Class
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Mammalia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Belted Galloway Cattle |
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Color
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Black
White
Dark Brown
coffee
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Eye Color
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Black
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Hairy
Dense Coat
Short Fur
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Min Height
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48 Inches or 2 meters |
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Max Height
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54 Inches or 2 meters |
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Min Weight
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990 lbs |
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Max Weight
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2300 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Monocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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hard |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Belted Galloway Cattle including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
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Shedding Amount
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Normal |
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Medium |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Belted Galloway Cattle. |
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Lifespan
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20 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Viviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Grasslands
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Specific Location
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It's the native Galloway region of southwestern Scotland. |
