zebu, a photo from West, South

Photographer's Note

I searched on the internet what this hunchbacked bovine is; it is a zebu. of Indian origin it was introduced in tropical Africa since a long long time.
the fatty hump at the withers, especially in males, is a caloric reserve that allows them to withstand periods of scarcity: it inflates in the wet season and deflates during the dry season.

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Silvio1953 (220495) 2020-12-12 10:08

Ciao Christine, great capture of superb creatures, wonderful natural colors, fine details, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

lousat (138551) 2020-12-12 14:21

Salut Christine,et oui,ils sont des zebus,j'en ai vu beaucoup au Madagascar ou ils sont utilises aussi comme les anes pour les transports. Et j'ai aussi essaye' la viande,vraiment tres bonne. Bel temoignagne encore une fois depuis ce voyage unique au coeur de l'Afrique. Bon Dimanche et merci,Luciano

emka (157280) 2020-12-12 23:11

Hello Christine,
The male zebus have this characteristic hump, easy to recognize. I like a bit of hazy landscape in the foreground.
Best regards Malgo

jemaflor (146206) 2020-12-12 23:40

Salut Christine,
Bien photographiés ces zébus avec ces différentes positions, de belles cornes et une étrange bosse dont tu nous parles dans ton intéressante note, bonne netteté d'image.

ktanska (44446) 2020-12-13 4:43

Hi Christine,
A lovely shot of this big bull and cows. It seems that the dry season is going on. Hazy air creates special atmosphere.
Kari

Royaldevon (85606) 2020-12-13 14:30 [Comment]

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