Cattle of Kings, Wildlife Safari-Oregon
Uploaded: April 27, 2010
Wildlife Safari Watusi, Oregon
Watusi have played a pivotal role in the lives of various African tribes – Tutsi, Ankole, Bahima, Bashi, Bakiga, and the Kivu – although the Tutsi are most often associated with the breed. The cattle provided food, currency, and tribal status. In Rwanda, where the Tutsi ruled, Watusi were known as Insanga, "the ones which were found" and Inyambo, "the cows with long, long horns". Those with the largest and longest horns belonged to the king and were considered sacred, with some individuals having horns that measure twelve feet from tip to tip. The breed is often referred to as the "Cattle of Kings".
Watusi first came to America in the 1960s when Walter Schultz imported two bulls from Scandinavia and a female from Europe. Thanks to the efforts of private breeders, zoos, and associations, this animal is no longer endangered. A Watusi steer named Lurch is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest horn circumference.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 125, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300
Tiia Vissak April 27, 2010
a cool capture! #1263149Jack Ryan April 27, 2010
Interesting background and an excellent image of this beautiful animal. Very well done as always,Denny. #8573357Robert R. Goodman April 27, 2010
Hi Denny,I have rode some wild bull in my time and prayed for eight seconds.But there is no way on gods green earth I would take something like that on.Look at the size of those horns.Beautiful capture my friend!!! #8573490Ron McEwan April 27, 2010
You know Denny I wore a steel pot for 26 years in the Army, to think I had to have all this hanging on my head for life would be more than I could bare LOL. Excellent shot, great info with it keep them coming Denny great series. #8573668Jeff Robinson April 27, 2010
Fantastic capture Denny! Jeff #8573675Jack Gaskin April 27, 2010
Wonderful capture & thanks for the background info.Happy Shooting
Jack #8573700
Tammy M. Anderson April 27, 2010
Those are some long horns. Excellent clarity and capture, Denny. Great info. You are giving us a good education on your safari animals. #8573755Tammy Espino April 27, 2010
That's some horns!!! Wonderful capture and info! :) #8573836Monnie Ryan April 27, 2010
Another of those guys I wouldn't want to cross, Denny! Neat capture, interesting information! #8573997Mike Clime April 27, 2010
Really cool cow and wouldn't want to see those horns aimed at me! #8574002John Connolly April 27, 2010
Those gigantic horne look like they are ready for some real serious business Denny! Thank you for sharing this rare animal with us! #8574089Nancy L. Green April 27, 2010
WONDERFUL capture of this impressive beast, VERY well done my friend!!! <>< #8574515Denny E. Barnes April 28, 2010
Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments! They are really appreciated! #8575117Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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