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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Apr 29, 2026

Watusi cattle from Africa, at San Diego Safari Park, San Diego, California, USA. The bigger the horns are of your Watusi Cattle in Africa, the higher status people place you in society.

Watusi cattle from Africa, at San Diego Safari Park, San Diego, California, USA. The bigger the horns are of your Watusi Cattle in Africa, the higher status people place you in society.

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