A zebu is a species or subspecies of domestic cattle originating in South Asia. It is sometimes known as indicine cattle, humped cattle, or Camel cow, and is well adapted to withstanding high temperatures and is farmed throughout the Tropics. Zebus differ from taurine cattle by a fatty hump on their shoulders, a large dewlap, and sometimes drooping ears. They are usually red or grey in color, are horned, have loose skin, large ears, and have a hump above their shoulders. Zebus are used as draught and riding animals, beef cattle, dairy cattle, as well as for byproducts such as hides, dung for fuel and manure, and horn for knife handles and the like. They are also kept as pets, mostly miniature zebus. Zebus are venerated within the Hindu religion of India, where they are considered a symbol of plenty. Zebu milk is deliciously creamy and has been consumed for over 7000 years, mainly transformed into dairy products to be preserved.