Highland Cows: Behavior and Characteristics

Julie Montagu visits a 50,000-acre estate where Brian Walker farms 2,500 acres. Despite the rugged terrain, Brian's farm plays a unique role in tourism by maintaining Highland cows for visitors. Julie learns about the history and characteristics of these cows, including their original black color. She experiences feeding the cows and observes their behavior, gaining insights into their interaction with humans.

What is the size of the estate mentioned in the video?

• 50,000 acres

• 100,000 acres

• 5,000 acres

• 10,000 acres

How many farmers rent parcels of the estate?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250

What is the main challenge Brian faces with his land?

• High altitude

• Lack of sunlight

• Poor quality ground

• Too much rainfall

What unique duty does Brian have on his farm?

• Maintaining Highland cows for tourists

• Fishing in the estate's lakes

• Breeding horses

• Growing rare plants

What color were the original Highland cows?

• Brown

• Black

• Red

• White

What is the common perception of Highland cows' color?

• White

• Red

• Black

• Brown

How do the Highland cows react to strangers?

• They run away

• They are curious and wait to see what happens

• They ignore them

• They become aggressive

What should you do when feeding the Highland cows?

• Throw the feed at them

• Scatter the feed randomly

• Hold the feed in your hand

• Place the feed in small piles on the ground

What is the behavior of the cows when they see someone with a bucket of feed?

• They become aggressive

• They ignore the person

• They run away

• They see the person as a friend

What will the calves look like when they grow up?

• They will have no horns

• They will be smaller

• They will look like their parents

• They will have a different color