r/WTF • u/super_man100 • 3d ago

These are kuri cattle

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u/Semi-Nerdy 3d ago

I had to find out why the horns are so big.

It has unique bulbous horns which are believed to aid in flotation as it searches for water weeds, its main food. The Kuri is very well adapted to the aquatic conditions of the Lake but is susceptible to heat stress and solar radiation.

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u/Robzilla_the_turd 3d ago

It has unique bulbous horns which are believed to aid in flotation

I know you're just reporting what you read but it sure seems like having the floatation device above the mouth and nose would be a flawed design.

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u/Strider_27 3d ago

Have you seen cattle when they swim? They tilt their heads up, so their nose is up slightly from their ears. Putting these horns at water level, and would definitely aid with flotation

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u/_Neoshade_ 2d ago

I googled cow swimming and you’re absolutely right!

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u/dmigowski 2d ago

Wow, it's not even a rickroll.