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Ankole cattle, Ankole-Watusi, also known as Ankole longhorn, is a breed of cattle originally native to Africa. Its large, distinctive horns are about 6 feet wide, but can reach up to 8 feet from tip to tip. Their horns are used for defense and cooling by blood vesseled honeycombs.

Ankole cattle are a domesticated breed of cattle native to Africa. The breed originated in eastern Africa, most commonly in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Lake Victoria, and Tanganyika. They live and graze in open forests and meadows, and can weigh from 900 to 1,600 pounds, their diet consists of grass and leaves.

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Taken on: November 2, 2014

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