I’ve seen these big horned cattle in a field around this time for the last couple of years. They’ve usually grazed some distance from the road, but recently moved into camera distance to sample low hanging branches on a tree.
I know the difference between a bull and a cow, but that starts pushing the edge of my cattle knowledge. I assume the horns come with the breed. And I didn’t have a chance to confirm if this is a bull or a cow. Anything much bigger in the animal world than a Labrador Retriever commands my respect – and distance. This critter retreated to the other side of the tree after it consented to its portrait.
I’m glad there was fence between the two of you. This guy doesn’t look too friendly
So nice of it to pose for you! It’s somewhat reminiscent of shaggy Highland cattle that I’ve seen in Scotland (although they were brown with longer fur covering their eyes). Anything with long, pointy horns instantaneously has my respect.
My grandmother had a bull with horns on her farm in northern Minnesota and he would chase me. Fortunately, I was young then, and could run. This looks like a Washington Longhorn! 🙂 It sure ain’t a Texas Longhorn!
It’s really kinda cute. And I think it likes you. Either that or it wants to eat your camera!
I love this breed! A farmer down the road has some. 🙂
Wonderful shot – best to be cautious – you don’t need that lovely critter chasing you across the world.
I believe that is a woolly mammoth, Kay.
Fabulous beast!
haha, funny. i wouldnt know either, but im glad jack does….
It’s a black Highland. Beautiful. There are black and red (brown) Highlands. The Queen of England favors the black. They are gentle and make wonderful mamas.
http://kintorecastlefold.co.uk/about_the_breed_28.html
http://www.highlandcattleworld.com/science.html