The term 'Indian Ox' refers to three species of large bovines native to the Indian subcontinent. The ZEBU, also known as the humped cattle, is a type of domestic cattle with a distinctive fatty hump on its shoulders. The Gaur is the largest extant bovine and is native to Southeast Asia. The Gayal, also known as Mithun, is a semi-domesticated species of wild cattle found in the northeastern part of India. All three species are important to the culture and economy of India.