Hoofed Mammals
Hoofed animals are generally herbivorious and very diverse. Learn about antelopes, cattle, deer, pigs and sheep.
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Elk are some of the most majestic animals in the world, but also some of the most aggressive. Here's what you need to know about the territorial elk.
Reindeer are, of course, best known for their main gig om Christmas Eve every year, but there's more to them than just their flying and sleigh pulling prowess.
These impressive and intimidating animals have an illustrious past that helped them wend their way through America and settle in the heartland of the South.
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Clearing land with goats rather than machinery is eco-friendly, effective and adorable.
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The annual bison roundup in South Dakota's Custer State Park is a spectacle full of cowboys, horses and of course wild buffalo, all set against the backdrop of the rolling Black Hills. It's also about as Americana as you can get.
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A new study found that those spot patterns are not only inherited from mom, they help camouflage baby giraffes in the wild.
Rhino herds defecate in giant, shared dung piles called midden, then they stick their noses in the stuff. Here's why.
The feral pig population in the U.S. is a growing issue in nearly 40 states. The USDA hopes to wipe out the billion-dollar problem within a decade.
Zookeepers in Europe feed their elephants surplus holiday foliage, giving the animals a treat they both eat and play with.
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In research that showed intentional expressions of desire, horses have been added to the short list of animals that can use symbols to communicate with humans.
Can you tell one species of giraffe from the next? We've got some pics to help you out.
For some horses and ponies, Diet Coke can be a literal lifesaver.
Talk about filthy lucre! Trace amounts of the precious metal turned up when scientists looked into bovine bathroom business.
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Late-stage albinism? Disastrous paint spill? Marty McFly in giraffe form? Maybe the African mammal just has something in common with Michael Jackson.
Groups of European bison make movement and grazing decisions by popular vote, choosing to follow or ignore potential leaders' suggestions.
Afraid your formerly humble bonfire has grown a little out of control? Never fear: Your trusty rhinoceros firefighters brigade should be along to stomp it out at any moment. At least, that's the legend. But is there any truth to it?
Named after U.S. zoologist W.H. Dall, dall Sheep is an agile creature is also called the white sheep.
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Like many animals in the wild, the Aoudad, is currently vulnerable to extinction. This is primarly due to hunting and habitat loss.
Desert Warthogs have been known to allow birds called oxpeckers to tag along on their back and pick off parasites. Wallowing in mud also helps get rid of the parasites while simultaneously providing relief from the heat of the day.
Like all gazelles, the edmi is a slender, graceful animal with an ability to run at great speeds. The male is generally larger than the female and has S-shaped horns more than twice as big.
Classified in the bodivae family, the Gemsbok enjoys Arid regions and savannas. They feast on grasses, herbs, juicy roots, fruits, melons, leaves, buds and bulbs; and grow to stand 8 feet tall.
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Classified as endangered in Chile and Peru, the guanaco is one of the largest wild mammals in South America is and the puma is its only significant natural predator.
In this guide to the American Bison, you'll learn cool facts about its habitat, unique behaviors and it's converstation status.