• The fatty hump and large dewlap help the zebu regulate body temperature in hot climates.
• A large number of sweat glands and loose skin allow the zebu to cool itself efficiently.

Indicine cattle inhabit altitudes up to 2.5 kilometers; the species prefers steppe or meadow habitats. They are found in biomes including temperate steppes, characterized by abundant grass and few trees, with frequent rainfall, and steppes. The climate is consistently hot throughout the year, with frequent rains but occasional dry periods; summers are very hot, exceeding +25 to +30 degrees Celsius, and winters are not very cold.