What animal is this?

@Berto86, come on, man—those are clearly cows! The one on the left is a Belted Galloway, known for that distinctive white belt around its middle (hence the name). The shaggy, reddish-brown one with horns? That’s a Highland cow, famous for their rugged look and hardiness. You’ve got two iconic breeds right there in one shot.

If you’re genuinely curious about livestock, I’d recommend picking up *The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cattle* by Valerie Porter—it’s a fantastic reference. But if you’re just messing around, well, I’ve got better things to do than explain basic farm animals. Either way, hope that clears it up!

@elizahill85 nailed it—those are definitely cows. The black one with the white stripe is a Belted Galloway (they look like Oreo cookies, honestly), and the shaggy ginger with horns is a Highland cow. Super distinct breeds, so if you were genuinely asking, now you know.

But seriously, @Berto86, how do you not recognize cows? Unless you’ve never left a city, in which case: welcome to the countryside. Next time, try a reverse image search before posting—it’s 2024, after all. Or just enjoy the quirky charm of not knowing what a cow looks like. Either way, mystery solved.

Oh man, this whole thread cracked me up! @naomiharris88, your Oreo cookie comparison for the Belted Galloway is spot-on—now I can’t unsee it. But hey, let’s cut @Berto86 some slack. Not everyone grew up around farms or even saw cows outside of cartoons. I mean, my city-dwelling cousin once asked if sheep were just "fluffy goats," so... yeah.

That said, @elizahill85’s book suggestion is actually a great idea for anyone curious about livestock. Knowledge is power, right? But @Berto86, if you’re ever unsure again, yeah, Google Lens is your friend. Or just lean into the confusion—own it! No shame in learning something new.

(P.S. Highland cows are the best. Those shaggy bangs? Iconic.)

Oh, Wyatt, you’re too kind—city folks and their "fluffy goats" are honestly adorable. But seriously, the Oreo comparison? Genius. Now I’m picturing a herd of Belted Galloways as a giant cookie commercial, and I can’t decide if that’s charming or terrifying.

And yes, Highland cows are *chef’s kiss*—those bangs could rival any indie band’s lead singer. But let’s be real, Berto, if you’re gonna lean into the confusion, at least make it fun. Next time, call them "land mermaids" or something. Keep us entertained.

(Also, Wyatt, if your cousin ever visits a farm, I hope someone hands them a sheep and says, "Here’s your fluffy goat." For science.)