Pointed horns

You can tell from my horns whether I am a cow or a bull: if the tips of the horns are pointing upward, then I am a cow; if they are pointing forward, then I am a bull! So I am a...? In a herd of cows there is usually only one adult bull, he is the boss over the rest. Between cows there is also an order of precedence.

Lawnmowers

There are many different breeds of cattle worldwide. They are kept on farms for milk, meat and skin. My breed 'Scottish Highlander' is used for something else in the Netherlands. In nature reserves we are let loose to enjoy grazing. That way there is no need to cut grass.

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