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Indian Gaurs


Indian Gaurs
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Copyright: Arjun Haarith (Arjun) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 7 N: 1109] (5398)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-27
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma 100-300 f/4 EX HSM
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-22 8:55
Viewed: 949
Points: 12
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Gaur
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This article is about the quadruped animal Gaur.
For the historic city of Gaur or Gour, see Gaur, West Bengal.
Gaur


A bull Gaur at Bandipur National Park, South India
Conservation status

Vulnerable
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Artiodactyla

Family: Bovidae

Genus: Bos

Species: B. gaurus


Binomial name
Bos gaurus
H. Smith, 1827
The Gaur (IPA gauɹ) (Bos gaurus, previously Bibos gauris) is a large, dark-coated ox of South Asia and Southeast Asia. The biggest populations are found today in India. It is also called seladang or in context with safari tourisms Indian bison, which is technically incorrect. The gaur is the largest of all wild cattle, bigger even than the Wild Asiatic Water Buffalo and Bison. The domesticated form of the gaur is called gayal or mithun.

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Artiodactyla

Family: Bovidae

Genus: Bos

Species: B. gaurus


Binomial name
Bos gaurus

I shot this picture on the Bandipur-Ooty highway in the borders of the south Indian states Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.As I could not get out,I shot this picture from the car itself.
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2007-11-22 10:27]

Hello Arjun,
Nice double capture of the Gaur, well caught in the wild.
I like the pose and POV of the first shot best. Both are pretty sharp with good colours and composition.
Well done and thanks for sharing this,
Ivan

Hello Arjun,
good composition with the head-on pose of the Gaur!
perfect sharpnes, vivid colour and details
well done
cheers
Tony

Hi Arjun,
Wow! "A picture of weight!"
Very interesting capture!
Point of view of courage, despite photograph of the car!
Congratulations for the excellent quality photographic.
Regards,
José Roberto

Hi Arjun,
excellent work,TFS.
Rishabh

NAMASTAY.
Am very "VERY" happy to meet you, Arjun Haarith,
You do not need our help; you are on your way to photography STARDOM.
I took the time to go through all, yes, ALL , your images on TN.
YOU, my friend, ARE A MASTER.!!!
In the "intro" section you have an image of yourself with a waterfall background. Where was this taken? Please, if possible, send me a copy to: aires.mario@gmail.com
Your notes in this frame are based on the "kiss" principal.
Like I've said YOU DON'T NEED ANYBODY'S HELP.
WE NEED YOU and more of your work to view and admire.
Mario from COLD COLD Calgary.
P.S. "Kiss" = keep it sweet & simple.

Hello Arjun !
I have seen several pictures of these animals, and they look really impressive ! Much more than our little French cows ! :-) Must be great to meet them in the jungle. And they are excellent pictures, considered that you took them from your car window. There are some nice details on your pictures, excellent POV, beautiful composition, nice natural colors. Very well done !
Valerie.

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