A Nguni mum and calf by ludwigsdiana

A Nguni mum and calf

grazing in and open field. Nguni are indigenous to South Africa. They can handle extreme heat and cold and are adaptable and hardy. They also possess excellent resistance to parasites and have a natural immunity to tick borne diseases. They are used for milk and meat, but their hides are probably the most valuable.

I found whole herd with their calves grazing along the roadside and just had to stop as it was such a beautiful sight to me. As there was traffic, I had to be very quick about it. They will be featured quite often this month.
Such a distinctive looking coat. Very handsome animals.
June 1st, 2022  
What a beautiful looking animal..
June 1st, 2022  
They are delightful!
June 1st, 2022  
Fascinating! Have never seen them before!
June 1st, 2022  
Great markings.
June 1st, 2022  
fantastic coats.
June 1st, 2022  
What beauties.
June 1st, 2022  
Beautiful shot of the cattle. They are special.
June 1st, 2022  
Beautiful shot
June 1st, 2022  
Such interesting coloring. Nice shot despite the traffic!
June 1st, 2022  
Beautiful animals. I like the calf following the mum. They are better behaved than humans
June 1st, 2022  
Oh they are wonderful!
June 1st, 2022  
Nice framing! Interesting info.
June 1st, 2022  
I love their markings. The calf is so cute!
June 1st, 2022  
Never seen them, cool looking patterns on their body.
June 1st, 2022  
What beautiful patterns on their coats. I can see why their hides would be valuable. Do they occur in other parts of Africa or just South Africa?

Your photo of them is terrific in Light and Composition.
June 1st, 2022  
They certainly are interestingly patterned
June 1st, 2022  
unusual
June 1st, 2022  
Very cute capture.
June 1st, 2022  
👌👌👌
June 1st, 2022  
Their markings are so beautiful! Lovely composition and framing.
June 1st, 2022  
I can see the reason for their hides being so valuable. Nicely framed by the trees.
June 1st, 2022  
They are so beautiful, I love their speckled coats - great capture
June 1st, 2022  
Great capture
June 1st, 2022  
What a neat capture
June 1st, 2022  
Lovely capture
June 1st, 2022  
Look at the little one following mom! This is wonderful!
June 1st, 2022  
I've never heard of them but thanks for the info and what a great shot
June 1st, 2022  
What a great capture
June 1st, 2022  
Cute. Great capture. The spots colors are unuseal to me for cows
June 1st, 2022  
An interesting explanation for this unusual cattle. Sounds like a successful animal to breed from!
June 1st, 2022  
Unusual, but a great capture!
June 1st, 2022  
A great shot of mum and her calf! (and great info, Diana. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing more photos of this beautiful animal.) Fav
June 1st, 2022  
Wow interesting looking cattle, and great info on them!
June 2nd, 2022  
Nice shot. Fascinating that they are immune to tick borne diseases. My niece is about to get her PhD studying tick borne diseases!
June 2nd, 2022  
Beautiful animals. Love the interesting narrative.
June 2nd, 2022  
@grammyn This breed can only be found in SA and Mozambique Katy :-)
June 2nd, 2022  
@ludwigsdiana I feel like I have heard that word before when I was in Tanzania. Nguni. Does it mean cow or beef?
June 2nd, 2022  
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