Bhubaneswar, Feb. 14 -- The world's smallest cow breed, Punganur, and the famous Bhim, a buffalo from Rajasthan, were the major attractions at the three-day State-level Fish and Animal Samavesh, which began here on Friday.

The Punganur cow, native to the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, drew an enthusiastic crowd at the event.

Despite its small size, this breed is well-known for producing milk that is sweeter than cream. The Punganur cow, a domesticated breed, has gained recognition in many households across India.

A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi petting a Punganur cow at his residence on Makar Sankranti (January 14, 2024) went viral on social media, further increasing the breed's popularity.

The Punganur cow stands at a hei...