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The Ankole-Watusi, also known as Ankole Longhorn,〔(Ankole ), Breeds of Livestock〕 is a breed of cattle originally native to Africa. Its large, distinctive horns, that can reach up to from tip to tip, are used for defense and cooling by honeycombs of blood vessels.〔http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/07/food-ark/cattle-breeds#/4〕 Ankole-Watusis weigh from . Living in the savannas and open grasslands, their diet consists of grass and leaves. The animal is sometimes known as Ankole or Watusi, and is a breed of Sanga cattle. ==Characteristics== Ankoles are able to use poor-quality forage and limited quantities of feed and water. These survival abilities have allowed them as a breed to not only survive the centuries in Africa, but also to become established in Europe, South America, Australia, and North America. The Ankole-Watusi is medium in size, with cows weighing and bulls weighing . Newborn calves weigh just and remain small for several months. This low birth-weight makes Ankole-Watusi bulls useful for breeding to first-calf-heifers of other breeds. During the day, the calves sleep together, with an "auntie" cow nearby for protection. At night, the herd members sleep together, with the calves in the center of the group for protection. The horns of the adults serve as formidable weapons against any intruders. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ankole-Watusi」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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