* Both are large, four-legged mammals.
* Both are herbivores.
* Both are domesticated animals.
* Both are used for food, milk, and transportation.
* Both are important to the agricultural economies of many countries.
* Both have a hump on their backs.
* Both have a large dewlap under their chins.
* Both have long tails.
* Both are social animals that live in herds.
* Both are pregnant for about 9 months.
* Both give birth to single calves.
* Both calves are weaned at about 6 months of age.
* Both cows and carabaos can live for up to 20 years.