Cow

📸 Photo by Monika Kubala on Unsplash
Revered across South Asia, the Cow is Nepal’s national animal and walks city streets unharmed. Hindus honour her as a gentle mother who gives milk, dung for fires and even fuel for the spirit. From Tihar candle garlands to daily chai, few creatures touch village life so deeply.
Technical factsheet
Type:Mammal
Habitat:Grassland
Diet:Herbivore
Continents:Asia
Size:120–150 cm at the shoulder
Weight:400–800 kg
Activity:Diurnal
Social behavior:Herd
Lifespan:15–20 years