The Kouprey (Bos sauveli), also known as the forest ox and grey ox, is a possibly extinct species of forest-dwelling wild bovine native to Southeast Asia. It was first scientifically described in 1937.

kouprey, (Bos sauveli), elusive wild ox (tribe Bovini, family Bovidae) of Indochina and one of the world’s most endangered large mammals, if it is not already extinct.

Sep 19, 2022 · Two pairs of gangly white legs propping up a narrow, dark body with a humped back, drooping dewlap and curved horns are the tell-tale features of Cambodia’s national mammal, the kouprey.

The Kouprey is a species of wild cattle endemic to Cambodia, where it is the national mammal. Its name is derived from Khmer and means Forest Ox. The Kouprey has probably always been rare, and the kouprey was last seen in 1988.

May 27, 2024 · The kouprey (also known as the Cambodian forest ox or wild forest ox) is a type of ox that is native to Southeast Asia. They are the national animal of Cambodia and mainly dwell in a forest environment.

Nov 8, 2021 · Consider this: The kouprey is a large wild animal with spectacular horns that can weigh 1,500 pounds. It’s Cambodia’s national animal. While mysterious, it’s no bigfoot: there are specimens in museums and one lived in a zoo.

The kouprey is one of the world’s most seriously threatened mammal species - indeed, with no confirmed sightings since 1983 it’s possible that the species is already extinct.

Oct 29, 2005 · The kouprey is a forest ox weighing 680 - 910 kg (1500 - 2000 lb). It inhabits low, rolling hills, covered by open country interrupted with patches of dry forest and adjacent to denser monsoon forest. Its diet consists mostly of grasses. Salt licks and water holes are important habitat requirements.

The Kouprey, an original Khmer species, has been recognized worldwide and named in Khmer version by international biologists even though English, Spanish and French call it Kouprey. Its scientific name is “Bos Sauveli”.

The kouprey is a wild forest-dwelling ox with a tall narrow body, either grey, dark brown, or black in colour. Size Height: up to 2m at the shoulder Weight: average 900kg Population and Distribution The only significant scientific observation of the Kouprey was made in 1957 when zoologist Charles Wharton studied and filmed the animal in the wild.