Meet Romeo, the tallest living steer! Look at his cute face. 🥹
He is 1.94 m (6 ft 4.5 in) tall, 6 years old and lives in an animal sanctuary in Creswell, Oregon, USA, with his loving owners Misty and Robert Moore and all his animal friends!
Isn't he adorable?!
Don’t let his size fool you, as Romeo is a big softie who loves nothing more than having a cuddle. ❤️
His story is an inspiring one, as he was rescued by Misty, who told us: “With open arms and boundless love, we welcomed him into our sanctuary. From the beginning he was a survivor, and we could tell that he was longing for a fulfilled life.
It became our mission to grant him that life – a life filled with safety, compassion, and unwavering affection.
Misty says Romeo was an obvious choice of name for him... why, you ask?
“Romeo earned his name due to his deep affinity for love,” she explained. “He delights in both expressing affection and receiving it.
“Additionally, his striking combination of handsomeness, intelligence and sensitivity made the name an ideal fit.”
He’s described as the sanctuary’s “biggest softie” who will come running to get a hug from you... 🤗
Except for when even the slightest sprinkle of rain hits him, then he'll run for shelter. 🤣
Romeo is super smart too! For example, he’s worked out how to drink rainwater from a spout in his shelter without having to get wet.
Misty also said: “He knows his name, loves to play, and sometimes attempts to jump in our arms with pure excitement.
Romeo is a gentle giant overflowing with affection and playfulness.
Of course, being as big as Romeo means always being hungry... 😋
In fact, he eats a whopping 100 lb of hay and 15 lb of grain every single day and drinks an entire bathtub full of water! 🛁
After all that, there is always room for dessert, and Romeo loves apples and bananas the most.
He loves ‘helping out’ around the sanctuary by tagging along as humans carry out repairs, sunbathing with his friends, scratching himself against trees and exploring the pasture. 😌
“Romeo finds joy in the simple pleasures of life,” Misty said.
What does a great day in your life look like?
He is a happy, healthy boy and an official world record holder! 🥳
And now, here are some fun facts about steers that you might not know:
- They whip the air with their long tails to swat away flies and other insects. 🪰
- Unlike cows, steers tend to be quieter and less vocal and they don't "moo"!
- They come in many different colours and patterns, including black, brown, white, and spotted - but they're all equally adorable!
- They chew their food twice! They chew it once, swallow it, and then bring it back up to chew it again - the process is called "rumination".
