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Bibos

Bibos

9.9
Large wild cattle that live in South and Southeast Asia, like the gaur and banteng
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The gaur, a member of the genus Bibos, is the largest species of wild cattle.

Examples

  • The Bibos can weigh over a thousand pounds!

  • Some conservation programs aim to protect endangered species within the Bibos genus.

  • Scientists are studying the habitat loss affecting wild Bibos populations in Asia.

  • Look at that Bibos roaming freely!

  • The gaur, known as a species of Bibos, can be found in the forests of India and Southeast Asia.

  • Researchers are focused on the behavior and ecology of Bibos to aid in their conservation.

  • Wild Bibos are known for their impressive size and strength, often grazing in herds in their native habitats.

Compounds

Bibos frontalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A large ox from Southeast Asia kept by people for work

Bibos gaurus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large wild ox that lives in the mountains of India and Southeast Asia

Surface Forms

Bibos singular
Bibos plural

Etymology

The word Bibos comes from an old word for 'ox' or 'cow', and is related to the Latin bos that also means 'cow'. So Bibos is used as the name for a group of large wild oxen found in South and Southeast Asia.