ClimateAugust 16, 2026

gaurs

GOW-erz

Definition

A large, powerful species of wild cattle (Bos gaurus) native to South and Southeast Asia, also known as an Indian bison.

Etymology

The word comes from the Hindi 'gaur', which is derived from the Sanskrit 'gaura' meaning 'white' or 'yellowish,' referring to the animal's distinct coloration.

In the news

The article mentions gaurs as one of the key wildlife species that began returning to forest patches in Tamil Nadu after invasive lantana was cleared from the landscape.

Lantana camara: The elephant-size problem hiding in India’s green forests

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The South First

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