GAUR

gaur, the native name of the wild ox, _bos (bibos) gaurus_, of india, miscalled bison by sportsmen. the gaur, which extends into burma and the malay peninsula, where it is known as seladang, is the typical representative of an indo-malay group of wild cattle characterized by the presence of a ridge on the withers, the compressed horns, and the white legs. the gaur, which reaches a height of nearly 6 ft. at the shoulder, is specially characterized by the forward curve and great elevation of the ridge between the horns. the general colour is blackish-grey. hill-forests are the resort of this species.