Según el calendario chino, este año es el Año del Buey. Han sido criaturas subestimadas que jugaron un papel enorme en la expansión de la civilización humana. En honor al Año Nuevo chino y los 12 animales del zodiaco, aquí hay 12 fotos y datos sobre los bueyes, además todo lo q sea sobre idi probak en inglés, bienvenido sea...
12.- Prehistoric aurochs skeleton
11.- Water buffalo gets a bath
10.- bull riding
9.- Gaur
8.- Basque oxen dragging stones
7.- captive musk ox
6.- Ox bum
5.- decorative ox lantern
4.- riding ox
3.- alaskan musk ox
1.- decorated ox in India
2. Speeding Ox Cart in Myanmar
A domestic ox is defined as "a steer of any breed of cattle, that is at least four years old, and is taught to work." In Myanmar, ox-drawn carts are still the primary method of transportation. Many parts of the world still depend on oxen to transport humans and goods from place to place, as well as to assist in logging, farming, and other activities. This ox cart, traveling at a rapid clip, was photographed by NetDance.
3. Alaskan Musk Ox
The striking Musk Ox is native to Canada, Greenland, and Alaska, but became extinct in Alaska in the early 20th century. It was later re-introduced by the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife. Today, the population is recovering, though musk oxen are still relatively rare in the wild. This handsome bull posed for DruryDrama of Flickr.
4. Riding Ox
Oxen are more commonly used to draw carts or ploughs than as riding animals, but that doesn't mean they can't be ridden. In many parts of the world, the same oxen that pull a family's cart are trained for riding as well. Even in the United States, riding steers are becoming increasingly popular. Oxen are cheaper to keep and feed than horses, and can participate in most of the same activities under saddle. This particular riding ox, a Zebu, was photographed by WeLovePandas.
5. Decorative Ox Lantern
In the Chinese Zodiac, the Ox is considered the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. Barack Obama was born in the Year of the Ox, and was Inaugurated as President of the United States only six days before the Chinese New Year turned the calendar to the Year of the Ox on January 26th, 2009. This decorative Ox lantern was photographed by Simone Walsh in Sydney, Australia.
6. Ox Bum
Oxen are respected working animals in much of the world, and aren't eaten in India, but not all ox-owning cultures abstain from snacking on their oxen. In Sussex, England, it was once traditional to train a team of working oxen, then at seven years old sell them to be fattened for beef. The money obtained by selling the older team would cover the purchase of new, younger oxen. In Asia, Ox Tail Soup is a delicacy, and, I gotta say, it sounds pretty darn good to me. Don't worry, you're not actually supposed to eat the bones! This impressive ox tail was photographed by Audiinsperation.
7. Captive Musk Ox
The Musk Ox Farm, a private non-profit organization, is rearing domestic musk oxen like the one above for the purpose of providing subsistence income opportunities for Alaskan natives. The soft underwool of the musk ox, called qiviut, is used by natives to weave scarves, hats, and other products which are then sold to provide income to remote coastal native villages. You can buy your own qiviut crafts at the Musk Ox Producers' Co-Operative online store, or see more pictures from the Musk Ox Farm by Seabird on Flickr.
8. Basque Oxen Dragging Stones
"Idi Probak" is Basque for "events of Oxen dragging stones," and this traditional sport is still maintained in rural Basque country. These sports originated from bets between farmers over whose oxen were stronger. In Idi Probak events, a team of oxen must drag heavy stones repeatedly over a set period of time. Alber photographed these and many other oxen competing in Idi Probak.
9. Gaur
This handsome fellow is a Gaur. Guar, the largest species of wild cattle, are six feet tall or taller at the shoulder. They live in the mountain forests of India, Southeast Asia, and the Malay Peninsula. In some areas of Assam and Myanmar, natives keep a tame subspecies of Guar known as the Gayal.Guar and Gayal bulls can weigh up to 2,000 pounds. I was unable to locate a source for this stunning Guar photo, but I'd love to know where it came from!
10. Bull Riding
Perhaps the most famous use of working cattle in North America is bull riding, the only commonly televised sport involving cattle. It may seem at first glance as if the bulls used in these contests dislike humans, but in reality, like oxen, bucking bulls are working animals. In fact, the best bulls are treated like pampered celebrities, and often become so gentle children can handle them when they're not being ridden! Perhaps the most famous bucking bull was Red Rock, who visited schools and radio stations throughout the US after retiring from tossing cowboys in the dirt. This bucking bull and his rider were photographed by Del Rio Photo.
11. Water Buffalo Gets a Bath
Water Buffalo have been domesticated for more than 5,000 years. As oxen, they provide 20% to 30% of the farm power in Southeast Asia. Their milk, which is higher in fat than cow's milk, is traditionally used to make Mozzarella di Bufula cheese, as well as yogurt. Water buffalo are gentle animals and can be trained to work as oxen even if they had little human contact as calves. This bathing buffalo was photographed by Maurice Koop.
12. Prehistoric Aurochs Skeleton
The Aurochs was a very large type of cattle, which became extinct in Britain during the Bronze Age and extinct worldwide in 1627. Aurochs were first domesticated around 6,000 B.C., and weighed up to 2,200 pounds, while standing 6.5 feet tall at the shoulder. This skeleton of a young Aurochs was buried in Boscombe Down during the Bronze Age, likely intentionally, indicating some sort of burial ritual for oxen. The bones were discovered and photographed by Wessex Archaeology.
11.- Water buffalo gets a bath
10.- bull riding
9.- Gaur
8.- Basque oxen dragging stones
7.- captive musk ox
6.- Ox bum
5.- decorative ox lantern
4.- riding ox
3.- alaskan musk ox
2.- Speeding ox cart in Myanmar
1.- decorated ox in IndiaAccording to the Chinese calendar, we've just entered the Year of the Ox. Now, all I knew about oxen when I started writing this post was that if they die when you're playing The Oregon Trail, you're in a lot of trouble and your wagons are going to go nowhere fast. However, it turns out that they're actually very cool, under-appreciated creatures who played an enormous role in the expansion of human civilization. In honor of the Chinese New Year and the 12 animals of the Zodiac, here are 12 pictures and facts about oxen:
1. Decorated Ox in India
Zebu are humped cattle with large dewlaps (that flap of skin hanging down under his neck) and drooping ears. These cattle are well adapted to tropical and semi-tropical environments, and are common in South Asia and Africa. In early Hindu civilization, cattle became sacred because of the wealth they represented: Their milk, dung, skins, and usefulness as working animals made oxen among the most important symbols of wealth and good luck in ancient India. Cattle remain sacred in modern India and are protected by law. This highly decorated Zebu was photographed in India by Samuel Raj.
1. Decorated Ox in India
Zebu are humped cattle with large dewlaps (that flap of skin hanging down under his neck) and drooping ears. These cattle are well adapted to tropical and semi-tropical environments, and are common in South Asia and Africa. In early Hindu civilization, cattle became sacred because of the wealth they represented: Their milk, dung, skins, and usefulness as working animals made oxen among the most important symbols of wealth and good luck in ancient India. Cattle remain sacred in modern India and are protected by law. This highly decorated Zebu was photographed in India by Samuel Raj.
2. Speeding Ox Cart in Myanmar
A domestic ox is defined as "a steer of any breed of cattle, that is at least four years old, and is taught to work." In Myanmar, ox-drawn carts are still the primary method of transportation. Many parts of the world still depend on oxen to transport humans and goods from place to place, as well as to assist in logging, farming, and other activities. This ox cart, traveling at a rapid clip, was photographed by NetDance.
3. Alaskan Musk Ox
The striking Musk Ox is native to Canada, Greenland, and Alaska, but became extinct in Alaska in the early 20th century. It was later re-introduced by the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife. Today, the population is recovering, though musk oxen are still relatively rare in the wild. This handsome bull posed for DruryDrama of Flickr.
4. Riding Ox
Oxen are more commonly used to draw carts or ploughs than as riding animals, but that doesn't mean they can't be ridden. In many parts of the world, the same oxen that pull a family's cart are trained for riding as well. Even in the United States, riding steers are becoming increasingly popular. Oxen are cheaper to keep and feed than horses, and can participate in most of the same activities under saddle. This particular riding ox, a Zebu, was photographed by WeLovePandas.
5. Decorative Ox Lantern
In the Chinese Zodiac, the Ox is considered the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. Barack Obama was born in the Year of the Ox, and was Inaugurated as President of the United States only six days before the Chinese New Year turned the calendar to the Year of the Ox on January 26th, 2009. This decorative Ox lantern was photographed by Simone Walsh in Sydney, Australia.
6. Ox Bum
Oxen are respected working animals in much of the world, and aren't eaten in India, but not all ox-owning cultures abstain from snacking on their oxen. In Sussex, England, it was once traditional to train a team of working oxen, then at seven years old sell them to be fattened for beef. The money obtained by selling the older team would cover the purchase of new, younger oxen. In Asia, Ox Tail Soup is a delicacy, and, I gotta say, it sounds pretty darn good to me. Don't worry, you're not actually supposed to eat the bones! This impressive ox tail was photographed by Audiinsperation.
7. Captive Musk Ox
The Musk Ox Farm, a private non-profit organization, is rearing domestic musk oxen like the one above for the purpose of providing subsistence income opportunities for Alaskan natives. The soft underwool of the musk ox, called qiviut, is used by natives to weave scarves, hats, and other products which are then sold to provide income to remote coastal native villages. You can buy your own qiviut crafts at the Musk Ox Producers' Co-Operative online store, or see more pictures from the Musk Ox Farm by Seabird on Flickr.
8. Basque Oxen Dragging Stones
"Idi Probak" is Basque for "events of Oxen dragging stones," and this traditional sport is still maintained in rural Basque country. These sports originated from bets between farmers over whose oxen were stronger. In Idi Probak events, a team of oxen must drag heavy stones repeatedly over a set period of time. Alber photographed these and many other oxen competing in Idi Probak.
9. Gaur
This handsome fellow is a Gaur. Guar, the largest species of wild cattle, are six feet tall or taller at the shoulder. They live in the mountain forests of India, Southeast Asia, and the Malay Peninsula. In some areas of Assam and Myanmar, natives keep a tame subspecies of Guar known as the Gayal.Guar and Gayal bulls can weigh up to 2,000 pounds. I was unable to locate a source for this stunning Guar photo, but I'd love to know where it came from!
10. Bull Riding
Perhaps the most famous use of working cattle in North America is bull riding, the only commonly televised sport involving cattle. It may seem at first glance as if the bulls used in these contests dislike humans, but in reality, like oxen, bucking bulls are working animals. In fact, the best bulls are treated like pampered celebrities, and often become so gentle children can handle them when they're not being ridden! Perhaps the most famous bucking bull was Red Rock, who visited schools and radio stations throughout the US after retiring from tossing cowboys in the dirt. This bucking bull and his rider were photographed by Del Rio Photo.
11. Water Buffalo Gets a Bath
Water Buffalo have been domesticated for more than 5,000 years. As oxen, they provide 20% to 30% of the farm power in Southeast Asia. Their milk, which is higher in fat than cow's milk, is traditionally used to make Mozzarella di Bufula cheese, as well as yogurt. Water buffalo are gentle animals and can be trained to work as oxen even if they had little human contact as calves. This bathing buffalo was photographed by Maurice Koop.
12. Prehistoric Aurochs Skeleton
The Aurochs was a very large type of cattle, which became extinct in Britain during the Bronze Age and extinct worldwide in 1627. Aurochs were first domesticated around 6,000 B.C., and weighed up to 2,200 pounds, while standing 6.5 feet tall at the shoulder. This skeleton of a young Aurochs was buried in Boscombe Down during the Bronze Age, likely intentionally, indicating some sort of burial ritual for oxen. The bones were discovered and photographed by Wessex Archaeology.
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