VU Herbivore Grasslands, Forests
600–1300 kg
Weight
20–25 yrs
Lifespan
30–40 km/h
Top Speed
Southeast Asia, South Asia
Found In
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Gaur | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 950 kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 710% |
| Height | 240 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 35 km/h | 40 km/h | ↓ 13% |
| Avg Speed | 35 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 22.5 yrs | 22.5 yrs | — 0% |
Range Across 2 Regions
Habitat: Grasslands, Forests
Found In: Southeast Asia, South Asia
Coloration: Dark Brown, Black
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Herd-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 275–280 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 20–25 years
Why It Is Vulnerable
VU Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — one of 34 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Vulnerable Species
Ranked #5 of 34 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Great White Shark | Up to 2268 kg | VU |
| 4 | Hippopotamus | 1300–3200 kg | VU |
| 5 | Gaur | 600–1300 kg | VU |
| 6 | Shortfin Mako Shark | Up to 800 kg | VU |
| 7 | Polar Bear | Up to 700 kg | VU |
| 8 | Basking Shark | 400–700 kg | VU |
Other Bovidae Species
The Bovidae family has 10 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Ibex | 19–120 kg | Herbivore | LC |
| American Bison | 318–1000 kg | Herbivore | NT |
| Arabian Oryx | 65–90 kg | Herbivore | VU |
| Gerenuk | 28–52 kg | Herbivore | NT |
| Markhor | Up to 110 kg | Herbivore | NT |
| Saola | Up to 100 kg | Herbivore | CR |
| Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | Herbivore | LC |
| Wildebeest | 200–390 kg | Herbivore | LC |
| Yak | 500–1200 kg | Herbivore | LC |