Mammalthon 2: Texas Longhorn (Bos taurus)

by JR Kinyak on May 3, 2008

in Mammalthons, Ungulates

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The Texas longhorn, which is a breed of the domestic cow, is a pretty special American animal. It’s descended from the first cattle that were brought to North America (by the Spanish), and it’s the only breed of cow to evolve on its own, without human direction. Rangy and lean, longhorns can survive in extremely harsh environments. While they once roamed the plains and grasslands of the United States, they nearly went extinct early in the 20th century due to cross-breeding, but were saved by an act of Congress. This longhorn was requested by Donna.

J. Frank Dobie’s book The Longhorns

{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Joseph Lorenzo Hall 05.03.08 at 9:14 pm

Mooooooooooooooooo

2 Jennifer Rae Atkins 05.03.08 at 9:28 pm

Moooooo?

3 Sarah 05.03.08 at 9:52 pm

Very nice work, Wenni! This Longhorn appears relaxed and at-peace in his dominion. He looks happy to have been saved by Congress.

4 Ted Slampyak 05.03.08 at 10:39 pm

I feel I must echo Mr. Hall’s erudite observations.

Mooooooooooo indeed, good sir.

5 Jennifer Rae Atkins 05.03.08 at 10:43 pm

Yes. Moooo. Moooo? Mooo!

Thank you, Sarah. He is indeed pleased with Congress. He is sure to vote in each election.

6 L & J 05.04.08 at 11:39 am

Donna Jean will love him
Laura

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