Texas Longhorn cattle are a distinct American breed famous for their massive, sweeping …

Texas Longhorn cattle are a distinct American breed famous for their massive, sweeping horns that can span up to 10 feet (3 meters) from tip to tip. Descended from Andalusian cattle brought to the Americas by Spanish Conquistadors in the late 15th century, these animals adapted to the harsh Texas wilderness over 300 years of feral life, developing extreme hardiness, natural pest resistance, and high immunity to disease.

Following the Civil War, millions of these highly intelligent cattle were