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Head-body 1.9-2.5 m; tail 65-70 cm; overall height 1.7 m; weight 600-
800 kg.
In all proportions, it is similar to domestic cattle, but larger. Adult bulls dark chestnut, some southern individuals almost black; young bulls and cows reddish brown. All have white band around muzzle, white patch over eyelids, white stockings and white rump patch or buttock. Bulls have dorsal ridge and dewlap, and also horny bald skin patch between horn bases, Both sexes have horns, though much larger in bulls.