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Equidae
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Definition
: A family of hoofed MAMMALS consisting of HORSES, donkeys, and zebras. Members of this family are strict herbivores and can be classified as either browsers or grazers depending on how they feed.
Examples
Horses
Other names
Zebras; Mules; Donkeys; Asses; Zebra; Donkey; Equus asinus; Ass; Mule