South Pacific Banteng Hunting

Rowland ward and sci world record book score for hunting south pacific banteng.
banteng hunting south pacific introduced
Photo courtesy of Mary River Ranch, Northern Territory, Australia

Banteng

(Bos javanicus)

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Current SCI all time record: Score 78 - Australia, N.T., Coburg Peninsula - 1/97

Description: The banteng exhibits sexual dimorphism, allowing the sexes to be readily distinguished by appearances. Both males and females have white 'stockings' on their lower legs, a white rump, a white muzzle, and white spots above the eyes. The short-haired, rufous-chestnut coat in females and young is smooth, with a dark dorsal stripe. The build is trim and distinctly cattle-like. The horns of females are short and tightly curved, pointing inward at the tips. In mature males, the coat is blue-black or dark chestnut in colour. The horns are long, growing 60-75 cm / 2-2.5 feet long, and arc upwards, connected by a horn-like bald patch on the forehead. There is a hump on the back above the shoulders.

Other Common Names: Bali Cattle

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Range: Cobourg Peninsula of Australia; primarily May - December.

Natural History: While the banteng may be active during the night or day, in areas with heavy human encroachment the herds have become nocturnal. Herds have been recorded feeding throughout the night, pausing to rest and ruminate at intervals. These wild cattle are very shy and retiring, and due to their wariness they are hard to approach. Feeding in open clearings, banteng depend on dense thickets in which to retire for shelter and safety. During the wet seasons, banteng may leave the valleys to forage, heading for forests at higher elevations. As the dry season takes hold, they return to the opener lowlands.

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