About
Highland cattle are a Scottish cattle breed. They have long horns and long wavy coats that are colored black, brindle, red, yellow, white, silver or dun, and they are raised primarily for their meat.
Fun Facts
The highland cattle are also extremely adept at foraging for food. Thier patience and skill are apt for grazing on steep, mountainous slopes in the Scottish highlands. Highland cattle also have two horns on the tops of their heads which are used to dig through thick snow to find the vegetation that lies underneath.
Conservation Status
Annual Cost of Care
The cost to care for this animal per year is $2300.
Through our Adopt a Species program, you have an opportunity to provide for this animal’s needs by paying for the annual cost of care. Check out our Donate page for other ways you can give!