Dulong
独龙牛
(most common name)

(transboundary/brand name):
• Mithun
(local/other name):
• Mythan (English)

‘Dulong’ is the most common name used in China for the Mithun.

The Dulong (Bos frontalis) is widely considered to be a domesticated Gaur.

The Dulong rarely mates under captivity. Crosses of Dulong and domestic cattle are frequently found in the forest and jungle.

Dulongs live in groups and graze throughout the entire year. The bulls are said to be fierce. The females hide in the jungles or brushwood before giving birth.

The Dulong belongs to the Bibovine cattle group. Bibovine refers to several species of large Southeast Asian wild cattle that are closely related to common cattle.

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-16

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