• The gaur has horns up to 115 cm long, curved like a sickle. Males, unlike females, have a high ridge on their back formed by bones growing from the spine.
• High shoulder hump and white “socks” on the legs.

The Indian bison is a powerful animal with strong legs and a dark, short coat. The species has hard hooves that aid in traversing forest terrain and mountains. A high, muscular hump on the shoulders makes the silhouette even larger, and thick, curved horns grow from the head outwards and upwards, assisting in defense and demonstrating strength. Young Indian bison have softer fur that is lighter in color than that of adults.