The gayal (Bos frontalis), also known as the Drung ox [1] or mithun, is a large domestic cattle distributed in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and in Yunnan, China. [2]

Gayal, (Bos gaurus frontalis), a subspecies of the gaur and the largest of the wild oxen, subfamily Bovinae (family Bovidae), which is kept and utilized by the hill tribes of Assam and Myanmar (Burma).

The gayal (Bos frontalis) is a large domestic cattle found in SOutheast Asia. The head and body skin of gayals is blackish-brown, and the lower portion of the limbs are white or yellowish. Some domesticated gayals are parti-colored, while others are completely white. They have thick and massive horns with a blackish tint from base to tip.

The gayal, also known as the Drung ox or mithun, is a large domestic cattle distributed in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and in Yunnan, China.

Gayal (Bos frontalis), also known as mithan or mithun, is a large endangered semi-domesticated bovine that has a limited geographical distribution in the hill-forests of China, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Bhutan.

Gayal (Bos frontalis) is a semi-wild and endangered bovine species that differs from domestic cattle (Bos taurus and Bos indicus), and its genetic background remains unclear. Here, we performed whole-genome sequencing of one Gayal for the first ...

Apr 7, 2025 · What is a Gayal Animal? Gayal is a large semi-domesticated bovine that is native to Southeast Asia. These animals are also known as "mountain cattle." Their skin is blackish-brown on the head and body, and white or yellowish on the lower limbs.

The Gayal (Bos frontalis) is a large cattle that is the domesticated form of the Gaur. They are most commonly found in Bangladesh and northeast areas of India such as the state of Arunachal Pradesh. In the Adi language, gayal are called eso; they …

The Gayal, also known as the Mithun or Bos frontalis, is a large bovine species that can be found in various countries across Asia. It is primarily distributed in the northeastern region of the Indian subcontinent, including the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur.

Gayals were domesticated from Gaurs, probably hybridized with other Bovids.