Cape May Court House in Middle Township in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ankole-Watusi
Bos taurus
Characteristics: The Ankole-Watusi is a domestic species of cattle native to Africa. This breed has been traced back for more than 6000 years! It has played an important role in the existence of many ancient and modern African tribes. Used not only for milk and food, African tribes also used the Ankole-Watusi as currency and tribal status. This is a moderate sized domestic ox but has large powerful horns reminiscent of Texas Longhorns. The cattle with the largest horns in African culture were considered sacred and were given to the Tribal Elders or Kings.
Habitat: Originated in Africa but have been established on every other habitable continent. They are very hardy and capable of adapting to many different climates.
Diet: Can thrive on poor forage due to their origination in Africa.
Range: Africa
Stats:
Life Span:20 years
Size: 400-700 kg (900-1500 lbs)
Gestation: 280-290 days
Did You Know?
The large horns of the Ankole-Watusi help cool the animal by radiating heat. Warm blood from the body courses through the blood vessels of the horn, cools off and returns to the body to help cool the animal.
Erected by Cape May County Park and Zoo.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Anthropology & Archaeology.
Location. 39° 5.927′ N, 74° 48.916′ W. Marker is in Middle Township, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is in Cape May Court House. Marker can be reached from County Park Road west of North Main Street (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 707 North Main Street, Cape May Court House NJ 08210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ostrich (within shouting distance of this marker); Ring-Tailed Lemur Conservation (within shouting distance of this marker); Ring-Tailed Lemur (within shouting distance of this marker); Barred Owl (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Red Panda Conservation (about 400 feet away); Emperor Tamarin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Common Marmoset (approx. 0.2 miles away); Save the Golden Lion Tamarin (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middle Township.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
