Photo Feature: The Gaur, Asia's Largest Wild Cattle, Faces Conservation Challenges in Nepal

Kathmandu. The Gaur, also known as the Asiatic Bison, is the largest wild cattle species found in Nepal. Approximately 500 Gaur are found in Nepal, with the majority concentrated in the Chitwan and Parsa National Park areas. A small number has also been recorded in the Triyuga forest area of Eastern Nepal.The Gaur is the largest wild animal belonging to the Bovidae family. Its main identifying features are its strong body, dark-colored skin, and white-socked legs. They often live in large groups and prefer forests, grasslands, and riverbank areas in the Chure region.The domesticated form originating from the Gaur is...