Brahman

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/brahman

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific classification?Bos indicus
2. What is the geographic origin?Indian subcontinent
3. What makes a Brahman cow different from other cows?Brahman cows have a big hump on their back that stores extra energy, loose skin, and a large dewlap that helps them stay cool. These features let them thrive in hot, dry places.
4. Why do Brahman cows have a hump?The hump is made of fat that stores energy, so the cow can survive when food is scarce.

Bos indicus: The scientific classification for Zebu cattle, characterized by a hump and other adaptations to tropical climates.
Thermoregulation: The biological process by which an animal maintains its internal body temperature within a viable range.
Adipose Tissue: Body fat, which in Brahmans is stored in the hump and serves as an energy reserve.
Composite Breeds: Cattle breeds created by crossing two or more established breeds to combine desirable traits.