Common name : Wild ox, Grey ox
Scientific name : Bos sauveli
Family : Bovidae
Native to : Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand
Interesting fact : An estimated population of 250 kouprey exists worldwide.
Conservation status : Critically Endangered
Kouprey have tall, but narrow, bodies, long legs and humped backs. They can be either grey, dark brown or black. Their population is feared to have reached near extinction because of hunting for meat and bones, used in traditional medicines. They graze on grass and bamboo, and spend a lot of time near salt licks and water holes.
