The Field Lab: Year of the Ox...

Friday, February 12, 2021

43,51,38,0,B

JudithK said...: How old is Ben. I can't remember.; February 12, 2021 at 8:31 PM
John Wells said...: 8.5; February 13, 2021 at 7:43 AM
Brian said...: Does anyone know why their horns are that long? Whats the purpose?; February 13, 2021 at 8:05 AM
John Wells said...: The roots of the Texas Longhorn go back to the late 1400s. Cattle were not indigenous to North America, but were introduced by gold-seeking Spanish conquistadors. The first Spanish explorers turned their dark, thin-legged, wiry Moorish-Andalusian cattle loose on the Caribbean Islands. These Andalusians, known as ‘black cattle,’ also produced Spanish fighting bulls. Left on their own, the cattle strayed, grew larger and soon turned wild. In the wild they thrived, growing heavy-boned, skinny and swift. Their long legs and long horns provided offensive weapons and defensive protection. The great irony here is that as massive as Ben's weight and horns are, he just backs off and licks them when javelinas come in to steal his food. Ben is a lover - not a fighter.; February 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM
linda said...: I love Ben.💕; February 14, 2021 at 10:36 AM

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