Gaur is also known as the Indian Bison. They are found in South and Southeast Asia. Gaur in Hindi means 'fair skinned'. They are vulnerable in the IUCN red list. There are three known subspecies of Gaur. They have a maximum mass of 1500 kilograms. Saltwater crocodiles, leopards, dholes and Bengal tigers are the predators of Gaur. They are threatened by poaching, trophies, etc. Both genders have horns. They are also the state animal of Goa and Bihar. FC Goa in the Indian Super League has the nickname 'The Gaurs' and its emblem is also a fierce head of a gaur.
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