Antelope
Antelopes vary greatly in size, but all of them have horns and hooves. An antelope's horns are made of keratin and are permanently attached unlike a deer's antlers. See more »
what's inside: hoofed mammals
Hoofed animals are generally herbivorious and very diverse. Learn about antelopes, cattle, deer, pigs and sheep.
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Boars
Boars and related animals like the wild boar are notable for their snubbed snout. Unlike domesticated pigs, wild boars and their relatives can be very dangerous. See more »
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Camels & Llamas
Camels and llamas are closely related, but llamas live in cold, dry regions. See how these humped mammals have evolved over thousands of years. See more »
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Cattle
Cattle grazed the open plains. Today the cattle industry is big business as a major food source. People raise cattle primarily for their beef, leather and milk. See more »
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Deer
Deer typically live in forested areas but many also graze on open plains. Deer are ruminating mammals meaning that they eat their food, regurgitate it and then eat it again. See more »
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Goats & Sheep
Goats and sheep are closely related grazing species, but you tell a goat from a sheep because a male goat's horns curl where the male sheep's horns are straight. Both the sheep and goat are incredible climbers. See more »
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Horses & Related Animals
Horses and related animals are part of a group called ungulates. From the ass to the zebra, explore this fascinating group of animals. See more »
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Are zebras black with white stripes or white with black stripes?
Though some things aren't always black and white, zebras remain the exception. These animals are known for their classic colors, but are zebras black with white stripes or white with black?
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Zebra, a horselike animal of Africa. Zebras are white or creamy with black stripes.
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