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  1. Cattle - Wikipedia

    While feeding, cows swallow their food without chewing; it goes into the rumen for storage. Later, the food is regurgitated to the mouth, a mouthful at a time, where the cud is chewed by the …

  2. Cow | Description, Heifer, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 1, 2025 · Cow, in common parlance, a domestic bovine, regardless of sex and age, usually of the species Bos taurus. Domestic cows are one of the most common farm animals around the …

  3. Cow - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

    Cows, those gentle giants of the pasture, are far more complex and fascinating creatures than many realize. From their surprisingly ancient lineage to their significant role in human history …

  4. Cow | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

    Dairy cows typically produce milk for five or six years, but some continue to produce milk until the age of 20 or older. Dairy cows only develop an udder and produce milk after becoming pregnant.

  5. Cows - Information & Facts on Cows,Bulls & Calves - Animal Corner

    Cows are referred to as the ‘fosters mothers to the human race’ because they produce most of the milk that people drink. The mature female of the species is called a ‘cow’. The mature male of …

  6. Cattle facts | Mammals | BBC Earth

    Mar 30, 2025 · Intelligent and highly social animals, cows have had a close relationship with humans for centuries.

  7. Cow Animal Facts - Bos Taurus - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · Cows are animals that come in a wide array of breeds, colors, sizes, and even shapes! Standing on four legs with hooved feet, the average adult cow weighs a little less than …

  8. Cows | Animal Kingdom

    Cows encompass both domesticated and wild species, each with distinct characteristics and adaptations. The domestic cow, scientifically known as Bos taurus, is one of the most …

  9. Cow facts - World Animal Protection

    Here are some cool facts about cows! Cows are part of the Bovidae family, also known as cattle. Cattle refers to a whole gang of different horned and hoofed mammals including yaks and …

  10. Cattle - New World Encyclopedia

    Cattle (commonly called cows), are among humankind's most important domesticated animals. They are even-toed ungulates or hoofed mammals, of the species Bos taurus of the family …