Ungulate

usgb/ˈʌŋɡjələt/
noun

Animals with hooves, like a deer, horse, or goat.

The ungulates at the zoo included a zebra and a hippopotamus.
Visual representation of "ungulate" - Animals with hooves, like a deer, horse, or goat

Often appears as...

  • large ungulate
  • hoofed ungulate
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Zoo Animals

Ungulate can refer to common zoo animals that have hooves.

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Children love to see the ungulates, especially horses and giraffes at the zoo.
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Not Always Furry

While many ungulates have fur, some like the hippopotamus have very little.

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Although not furry, the hippopotamus is an interesting type of ungulate.
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Diverse Habitats

Ungulates live in various habitats, from grasslands to forests, not just farms.

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The park is home to several ungulates including deer, which thrive in forest habitats.
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