Bos javanicus
Photo: Buyung Sukananda · CC BY-SA 4.0
Mammal

Bos javanicus Facts

Bos javanicus

MammalHerbivore
Diet
Herbivores, banteng feed on vegetation such as grasses, sedges, shoots, leaves, flowers and fruits.
Lifespan
Up to 27.1 years (maximum recorded longevity)

Bos javanicus Facts at a Glance

It belongs to the family Bovidae in the order Artiodactyla. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.

What Do Bos javanicuses Eat?

Bos javanicuses have a herbivore diet that includes Herbivores, banteng feed on vegetation such as grasses, sedges, shoots, leaves, flowers and fruits.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.

Bos javanicus Conservation Status

Bos javanicus is listed here as Critically Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
Up to 27.1 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Weight
625,000 g

Fun facts

  • Banteng are timid and reclusive, and tend to be highly alert, making approach difficult.
  • Domestic individuals get stressed easily, and need to be handled with care.
  • They rest and seek shelter for safety in dense forests.

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