This photo captures the rugged and iconic beauty of a Highland cow (often affectionately called a "Heilan coo") standing amidst a windswept, hilly landscape. These animals are famous for their prehistoric appearance and their incredible ability to thrive in harsh environments.
The Double Coat: You can clearly see the cow's thick, shaggy hair. This is actually a double coat: a long, oily outer layer to shed rain and a soft, downy undercoat for warmth. This specific individual has a beautiful mix of cream, tan, and deep mahogany tones.
The "Dossan": That distinctive fringe of hair covering its eyes isn't just for style—it protects their eyes from the biting wind, rain, and snow of the Scottish Highlands.
Formidable Horns: The long, sweeping horns are a signature trait. In females, horns usually curve upwards, while in males, they tend to grow more forward and horizontally.
Ear Tag: The small yellow tag in its ear indicates that this is a managed animal, likely part of a conservation grazing program or a farm.
The background features a steep, grassy slope with patches of dry, golden-brown vegetation. This suggests the photo might have been taken in late winter or early spring, before the vibrant greens of summer have fully taken over. The cow looks perfectly at home on the uneven terrain, highlighting their sure-footed nature.
Highland cattle are one of the oldest registered breeds of cattle in the world. Despite their intimidating horns, they are known for having a remarkably gentle temperament and a very social "herd hierarchy."
378x210 mm photo printed on A3 (420x297 mm) premium glossy photo paper (frame and mount not included).
This photo captures the rugged and iconic beauty of a Highland cow (often affectionately called a "Heilan coo") standing amidst a windswept, hilly landscape. These animals are famous for their prehistoric appearance and their incredible ability to thrive in harsh environments.
The Double Coat: You can clearly see the cow's thick, shaggy hair. This is actually a double coat: a long, oily outer layer to shed rain and a soft, downy undercoat for warmth. This specific individual has a beautiful mix of cream, tan, and deep mahogany tones.
The "Dossan": That distinctive fringe of hair covering its eyes isn't just for style—it protects their eyes from the biting wind, rain, and snow of the Scottish Highlands.
Formidable Horns: The long, sweeping horns are a signature trait. In females, horns usually curve upwards, while in males, they tend to grow more forward and horizontally.
Ear Tag: The small yellow tag in its ear indicates that this is a managed animal, likely part of a conservation grazing program or a farm.
The background features a steep, grassy slope with patches of dry, golden-brown vegetation. This suggests the photo might have been taken in late winter or early spring, before the vibrant greens of summer have fully taken over. The cow looks perfectly at home on the uneven terrain, highlighting their sure-footed nature.
Highland cattle are one of the oldest registered breeds of cattle in the world. Despite their intimidating horns, they are known for having a remarkably gentle temperament and a very social "herd hierarchy."
378x210 mm photo printed on A3 (420x297 mm) premium glossy photo paper (frame and mount not included).
