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    Glossary Bovidae

    family of hoofed mammals including cows, goats, and antelopes

    Bovidae is a family of mammals that includes animals such as cows, goats, sheep, and antelopes. These animals are characterized by their cloven hooves and typically have horns that are not shed annually. Bovidae are ruminants, meaning they have a specialized stomach with multiple chambers to help digest tough plant material.

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      research Morphological Study on the Coat Hair in Golden Takin

      January 2025 in “Animal Science Journal”
      This study reported that the coat hairs of golden takin, living in harsh environments, have unique structural features compared to cattle, with overcoat hairs having continuous medullated tissue and undercoat hairs being finely crimped, potentially contributing to temperature regulation in cold conditions.