Aurochs vs Gaur
Both belong to the genus Bos, so they are close relatives.
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What is the difference between a aurochs and a gaur?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- Both belong to the genus Bos, so they are close relatives.
- The aurochs is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List; the gaur is Vulnerable.
Side by side
| Aurochs | Gaur | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Bos primigenius | Bos gaurus |
| Family | Bovidae | Bovidae |
| Order | Artiodactyla | Artiodactyla |
| Weight | 1.5 t | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded | forest, grassland |
| Conservation status | Extinct | Vulnerable |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |