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Frontal of Kouri Beef 'Bos taurus belensis'
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Beef from Lake Chad, native to the banks and islands of this lake, is generally called Kouri. Unlike the Zebus, it does not have a hump and its coat is white. Its horns show great variability but are characterised by a porous and bulbous bony ankle. Wingspan is 132 cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 51.97 in (132 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Second Half of the 20th Century
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- Seller Location:Leuven , BE
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