Ox (Domestic) in natural habitat
Domesticated

Ox (Domestic)

Bos taurus

About

An ox is a domesticated bovine that has been trained as a draft animal. Oxen are typically castrated males and have been used for thousands of years for plowing fields, pulling carts, and other heavy work.

Habitat

Domestic - farms worldwide

Diet

Herbivorous - grasses, hay, and grains

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Fun Facts

  • Oxen are usually castrated males, which makes them more docile and easier to train.
  • They have been used as draft animals for thousands of years.
  • Oxen can pull heavier loads than horses, especially over long distances.

Conservation

StatusDomesticated

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