Ikimono KokuhoLiving Treasures of Japan
National Natural Monument
Mammals

Mishima Cattle

Bos taurus

Mishima cattle are small, black native cattle raised on Mishima Island in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Maintained on the island without outside blood, they are regarded as close to the ancestral type of Japanese beef cattle and were long used for farming. The whole area where they are bred is protected.

Scientific name
Bos taurus
Group
Mammals(Native breed)
Prefectures
Yamaguchi
日本語
見島ウシ
简体中文
见岛牛

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Yes. The Mishima Cattle is protected as a Natural Monument (1 national and 0 prefectural designations). Each designated site is listed under "Natural Monuments related to the Mishima Cattle" on this page.

The Mishima Cattle is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Yamaguchi.

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