A large wild ox native to South Asia, also called a gaur, with a distinctive ridge along its back.
From Hindi 'arna' and Sanskrit 'mahisha-nada,' the word entered English during the British colonial period in India as naturalists documented the wildlife.
The arnee or gaur is incredible—males have a massive hump on their shoulders and can weigh up to 3,000 pounds, making them one of the largest wild cattle and the inspiration for many ancient Indian warrior legends!
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