Mammal
Bos javanicus Facts
- Diet
- Herbivores, banteng feed on vegetation such as grasses, sedges, shoots, leaves, flowers and fruits.
- Lifespan
- Up to 27.1 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Classification
Family: Bovidae. Order: Artiodactyla.
What Do Bos javanicuses Eat?
Diet classification: Herbivore. Recorded foods: Herbivores, banteng feed on vegetation such as grasses, sedges, shoots, leaves, flowers and fruits.
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 kg
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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