
Ankole-Watusi Cattle

by Richard Thomas
Title
Ankole-Watusi Cattle
Artist
Richard Thomas
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A rare site on the 400+ acre private reserve for endangered species. These animals know how and where to hide. During the Tubbs (2017) and Kincade (2019) firestorms; the Ankole-Watusi cattle's survival mode served them well. In this photo, bull, calf, cow; the Ankole-Watusi make their way to the large reservoir to quench a thirst brought on by 3 digit temperature. The name of the cattle is derived from the Ankole group of Sanga cattle breeds of central Africa characterized by very large horns. The Ankole-Watusi were imported to Germany as zoo specimens in the early twentieth century. (Photographed at Safari West, Santa Rosa, CA,USA.)Image captured while on tour 2010; herd of Watusi Longhorn Cattle, walking toward one of the reservoirs used to supply drinking water on the 400 acre Safari West's wild protected, endangered animal preserve.
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May 1st, 2018
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