The gaur, also known as the Indian bison, is a large bovine native to Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It is recognized as the largest species within the Bovidae family and among all wild cattle.
The species has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1986. As of 2016, the global population was estimated to have a maximum of 21,000 mature individuals, with the majority of these residing in India.