Ankole-Watusi Cattle

The Ankole-Watusi cattle breed is a relatively young domestic cattle breed. The Sanga cattle from Africa are the ancestors of all Ankole-Watusis. Their name is made up of two words. They are referred to as "ankole" in Uganda, and "watusi" by the Tutsi in Burundi. The present breed, however, was developed in the 1960s via cross-breeding of Sanga cattle with a Canadian domestic variety. They are still uncommon due to their novelty, with just about 1,500 members as of 2016.

The majority of Ankole-Watusis are reddish-brown in color, with white mottling or spots. Males normally weigh between 992 and 1609 pounds, whereas girls weigh somewhat less. Their enormous horns are by far their most noticeable characteristic. Ankole-Watusis have the widest horn spread of any domestic cow breed. Individual horns may grow to be 37.5 inches long and have a spread of up to 40.7 inches from point to point.

Length: 37.5 inches