noun
- A hybrid animal produced by crossing a domestic cattle with a buffalo or bison.
Usage: Also spelled 'catalo'.; Primarily used in ranching and agricultural contexts.
Examples
- The rancher bred cattalo to combine the hardiness of buffalo with the meat quality of cattle.
- Cattalo are sometimes raised in regions where traditional cattle struggle with harsh climates.
- The cattalo inherited the buffalo's resistance to disease and the cow's docile temperament.
- Some farmers prefer cattalo because they require less feed than purebred cattle.