Miniature Highland Cows

Scientific Name: Bos taurus

Order: Artiodactyla

Family: Bovidae

Conservation Status

About

Highland cows are some of the oldest registered breeds of cattle in the world! Their shaggy coats protect them from the cold and wet climates of the Scottish Highlands, where they are native.

Find me at EPZ

Location: Barn

Arrived at EPZ: September 2025

Habitat & Range
Scottish Highlands
Identification
Elmwood Park Zoo's Highland cows are a miniature breed. They are categorized by they long and fluffy coats. Males of the species
Diet
Herbivore
Reproduction & Lifespan
Highland cows begin reproducing between the age of 2 - 3 and live for about 20 years or more.
Fantastic Fact
When pregnant, this species of cow carries their babies for 9 months just like humans!

Miniature Highland Cows

Conservation Status

About

Find me at EPZ

Habitat & Range

Identification

Diet

Reproduction & Lifespan

Fantastic Fact