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Guar

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Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

large bovine

Habitat:

monsoon forest

Notes:

guar are very difficult to see in many southeast Asian countries, however in India I saw them at a few national parks with some regularity. this one was at Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary.

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Gaur

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Comments (8)
PrabathChinthakaMagedaragamage
no you can't use this animal for Agriculture this animal listed in CITES Appendix I, and is legally protected in all range states. so is somebody violet this it will serious problem so farmers don't take that risk for more details http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaur#
Ashish
Now way man...they are as deadly as Tigers and Bears. We take information if they are around during our trek in their habitat. Only Yaks are made pets in Himalayan regions.
Dan Doucette
Thanks p.young. As far as I know these are not used as working animals. I only saw them in the wild. Perhaps Ashish can shed some more light on this if I am wrong.
p.young713
Good photo! Do they use these as working animals?
Ashish
I am already following you..!!
Dan Doucette
Your welcome. I have posted many spottings from India and have more to come.
Ashish
Thanks for sharing Indian treasures in your views..!!
Ashish
Might be..but more wild than this and hairs.

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PublishedApril 17, 2011

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