The Cow Represents Mother Earth in Many Ways

Cows are large, domesticated herbivores that are among the most common farm animals. There are over 1000 cow breeds in the world. A heifer becomes a cow after she has a calf. Cows are renowned for their large milk-producing glands known as udders. They’re well adapted for grazing on grass with their wide mouth and specialized teeth for eating tough vegetation. Cows have a massive four-chambered stomach which acts as a fermentation vat. Inside their rumen, the largest chamber of the stomach, bacteria and other microorganisms work to digest tough plant fibers. To aid in this process, cows regurgitate and re-chew food multiple times before passing it on to the rest of the digestive system.

Cows were first domesticated for both their milk and meat products. They’re also a source of leather and other by-products. Dairy cows have been specially bred to produce large quantities of milk. They are quite intelligent and can remember things for a long time. Each cow a unique character. Animal behaviorists have found that cows interact in socially complex ways, developing friendships over time. Some are quick learners, while others are slower. Some are adventurous, while others are shy. Some are friendly, while others are bossy. Mostly cows are kind, friendly, and humble. They’re symbols of fertility, nurturing, and motherhood. People around the world connect the cow with the thought of Mother Earth.