Cattle, or cows, are the most common type of large domesticated ungulates.They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae, are the most widespread species of the genus Bos, and are most commonly classified collectively as Bos taurus.
Lifespan: 18 – 22 years
Scientific name: Bos taurus
Gestation period: 283 days
Family: Bovidae
Class: Mammalia
Mass: Male: 1,100 kg (Adult, Bull), Female: 720 kg (Adult, Cow)
Cow, in common parlance, a domestic bovine, regardless of sex and age, usually of the species Bos taurus. In precise usage, the name is given to mature females of several large mammals, including cattle (bovines), moose, elephants, sea lions, and whales