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Ruminants
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Definition
: A suborder of the order ARTIODACTYLA whose members have the distinguishing feature of a four-chambered stomach, including the capacious RUMEN. Horns or antlers are usually present, at least in males.
general or unspecified; prefer specifics
Examples
Antelopes
;
Bison
;
Buffaloes
;
Camelids, New World
;
Camels
;
Cattle
;
Deer
;
Goats
;
Sheep
Other names
Ruminantia; Goats, Mountain; Ruminant; Mountain Goats; Mountain Goat; Goat, Mountain; Oreamnos americanus