Bovinae (bison, buffalos, cattle)

Bovinae
The animals in this subfamily are all medium to large sized ungulates (hoofed animals.) Many of the species in this subfamily have been domesticated, including domestic cows, yaks, and water buffaloes. Both the males and females in this group have horns. Some, but not all, of the species in this group live in herds. They are used by humans for meat, milk, leather, and as beasts of burden. They are found on all the continents, except for Antarctica. Some species in this group are vulnerable or endangered in the wild due to loss of habitat and overhunting.

Wild Cattle
Cattle that live in large herds tend to do everything together, if one runs, they all run; if one lies down; they all lie down! Learn more!
Source: San Diego Zoo Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Bison

European Bison
The European bison looks like the American bison, but it is smaller.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

European Bison
The European bison is also known as the wisent. Learn more!
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Bos (oxen and true cattle)

Aurochs(Domesticated Cows)
Domesticated cows are found throughout the world. They come in different colors and patterns. They have short hair, a short neck, and a long, tufted tail.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Banteng
The banteng looks like a cow and is found in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Banteng
Bantengs have white stockings on their legs, a white muzzle and rump, and a white spot above their eyes. Males are dark brown and females are reddish-brown. Learn more.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Banteng
Bantengs are found in forests and grasslands. Learn more.
Source: St. Louis Zoo Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Gaur
The gaur is is also known as the Indian bison. It is found in South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Gaur
The gaur is a large ox with a brown coat. Its lower legs are a lighter tannish or white color. Both the male and female have thick curving horns. The gaur has a large shoulder hump and a dewlap under its chin.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Kouprey
The kouprey was once found in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. It was last seen in 1988. It lives in open forest and savannah grassland near monsoon forests.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Kouprey
The kouprey has a large, narrow body, longs legs, and a humped back. Males are dark brown and females are grayish brown.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes Wild Yak
The wild yak has is found in the tundra and cold desert regions of the Tibetan plateau to the north of the Himalayas.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Wild Yak
The wild yak has long, shaggy fur, a big head, humped shoulders, and curving horns. Learn more.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Boselaphus (nilgai)

Bubalus (water buffalos)

Lowland Anoa
The lowland anoa is the smallest species of wild cattle. They are mostly nocturnal and feed at night on grasses, ferns, young banana trees, bark, and fallen fruit.
Source: Los Angeles ZooWeb Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Lowland Anoa
The lowland anoa has a stocky body, thick, dark skin and a light covering of brown hair. Both the male and female have pointed, backwards-facing horns.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Pseudoryx (saola)

Syncerus (African buffalo)

Taurotragus (elands)

Tetracerus (four-horned antelope)

Tragelaphus (bongo, bushbuck, nyalas)

Lesser Kudu
The male lesser kudu has a smoky gray coat and the female has a reddish-brown coat. It has thin white stripes running vertically from its shoulders to its rump and a white stripe running down its back. It has a white patch at the base of its throat and another white patch at the top of its neck. .The male has large spiraling horns.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Lesser Kudu
The lesser kudu usually remains hidden in thick vegetation or thickets during the day.
Source: St. Louis Zoo Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Lesser Kudu
The lesser kudu is found in northeast Africa.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Mountain Bongo
The mountain bongo is a subspecies of the bongo. It is found only in a few pockets of mountain forests in Kenya. I
Source: St. Louis Zoo Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Mountain Nyla
Mountain nyla are found in the mountains of Ethiopia.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Nyla
Nyla are found in southeastern Africa. They are found in savannah woodlands.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Sitatunga
The sitatunga has a shaggy reddish-brown coat with white stripes that run from its shoulders to its rump.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Sitatunga
Female sitatungas sometimes form small herds, but male sitatungas are solitary.
Source: Maryland Zoo Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Sitatunga
The sitatunga spend a lot of its time in the water. It is a good swimmer and can paddle for several miles.
Source: African Wildlife Foundation Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Sitatunga
The sitatunga is found in muddy swamps and marshes in central Africa.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Make a Mask
Check out this antelope mask you can make from PBS Kids GO!

Antelope & Gazelle Quiz
So what do you know about antelopes and gazelles? Test you knowledge here!