Located in Southeast Asia, Banteng (Bos javanicus) or commonly referred to as Tembadau, is a type of cattle. Wild Banteng, compared to a domesticated Banteng, is much heavier in size, but remain similar in other aspects, like male Bantengs are a darker color of brown or black, compared to the female Banteng which is normally a lighter brown to red. Both sexes of Banteng have white patches on their rear end and medium-sized horns. Bantengs are active both day and night, even though night activities are more common in human-frequented areas because of lingering predators. Bantengs are herbivores and commonly eat grass, leaves, flowers, and fruit.
Bantengs have a shoulder height between 51.2”-67” (130-170 cm), body length from 89”-118” (226-299 cm), standing height of roughly 55.5”-74” (141-188 cm), and a body width of 22.8”-30.7” (58-78 cm). The horns of a Banteng are between 24”-37” (61-94 cm). Weights of Banteng vary between males and females with males weighing between 1323-1764 lb (600-800 kg) and females from 1300-1477 lb (590-670 kg). Bantengs have a typical lifespan of 16-20 years in the wild and 20-27 years in captivity.
Located in Southeast Asia, Banteng (Bos javanicus) or commonly referred to as Tembadau, is a type of cattle. Wild Banteng, compared to a domesticated Banteng, is much heavier in size, but remain similar in other aspects, like male Bantengs are a darker color of brown or black, compared to the female Banteng which is normally a lighter brown to red. Both sexes of Banteng have white patches on their rear end and medium-sized horns. Bantengs are active both day and night, even though night activities are more common in human-frequented areas because of lingering predators. Bantengs are herbivores and commonly eat grass, leaves, flowers, and fruit.
Bantengs have a shoulder height between 51.2”-67” (130-170 cm), body length from 89”-118” (226-299 cm), standing height of roughly 55.5”-74” (141-188 cm), and a body width of 22.8”-30.7” (58-78 cm). The horns of a Banteng are between 24”-37” (61-94 cm). Weights of Banteng vary between males and females with males weighing between 1323-1764 lb (600-800 kg) and females from 1300-1477 lb (590-670 kg). Bantengs have a typical lifespan of 16-20 years in the wild and 20-27 years in captivity.
