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Bibos gaurus

Bibos gaurus

9.9
A large wild ox that lives in the mountains of India and Southeast Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : gaur
  • The Bibos gaurus is the largest species of wild cattle in the world.

Examples

  • The conservation status of Bibos gaurus has become a concern due to habitat loss.

  • The Bibos gaurus is known for its massive build and distinct curved horns, making it a formidable presence in the wild.

  • Researchers observed a herd of Bibos gaurus grazing in the forested hills.

  • The Bibos gaurus roams freely in the forests of India.

  • In the wild, Bibos gaurus can weigh up to 1,000 kg.

  • In the forests of India, the Bibos gaurus can often be seen resting under the shade of large trees.

  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the Bibos gaurus as its population continues to decline in its natural habitat.

Synonyms

gaur
vsBibos gaurus
  • Indian
9.9

A very large wild cow that lives in forests and hills in South and Southeast Asia

is the same animal but expressed by a different scientific or alternate name

Surface Forms

Bibos gaurus singular
Bibos gauri plural

Morphology

Bibos + gaurus

This is a scientific binomial (genus + species). Knowing 'Bibos' as a bovine genus gives a learner a general clue that the phrase names an animal (a type of cattle), but the species epithet 'gaurus' is not an English word and the full sense 'large wild ox native to mountainous regions...' cannot be derived without biological/taxonomic knowledge. Taxonomic names are cross-linguistic but not readily interpretable by an average B1 learner, so partial inference is possible but not full transparency.

Etymology

Bibos gaurus is a scientific name that comes from old words: Bibos meaning 'ox' and gaurus from the local name 'gaur'. So the name gives a simple picture of a very large wild 'ox' from the hills of Asia, which is why it is used for this animal.