ungulate
1 of 2noun/ˈʌŋɡjəlɪt/
Forms:ungulates
1
a hoofed mammal, typically herbivorous, which includes animals such as horses, cows, deer, and elephants
- The African savanna is home to a variety of ungulates, including zebras and antelopes.
- Researchers studied the migration patterns of ungulates in the Serengeti.
- Ungulates play a crucial role in their ecosystems by grazing and dispersing seeds.
- The zoo's new exhibit features several ungulates, such as giraffes and bison.
- Conservationists are working to protect endangered ungulates from habitat loss and poaching.
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