Body hair is dark brown to black, with white or yellowish hair on the lower legs ("white stockings").
The gaur is closely related to the Bos frontalis (gayal), which is considered the domesticated form. bibos gaurus
The skin secretes an oily, fragrant substance (5-(1-hydroxynonyl)-2-tetrahydrofuranpentanoic acid) that is believed to act as an insect repellent. Body hair is dark brown to black, with
Adults stand 165–220 cm (5.4–7.2 ft) tall at the shoulder, with males typically weighing 650–1,000 kg (1,400–2,200 lbs). with males typically weighing 650–1
Classified as Vulnerable, with major populations in India.