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Gaur: Facts, Habitat, Diet

All you need to know about the largest wild cattle in the world

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated June 12, 2026

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated June 12, 2026

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All you need to know about the largest wild cattle in the world

What is the gaur also known as?

Indian bison

What is the size of the gaur?

Length: 2.5 - 3.3 m; Height: 1.6-2.2 m

Is gaur found in India?

Yes, gaur is found in the Western Ghats, central India and Northeast India

About the Authors

Nisarg Prakash

is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.