Bovidae Family
The Bovidae family of mammals is classified in order Artiodactyla, and consists of antelope, cattle, goats, and sheep. There are about 143 different species classified in the Bovidae family. Some Bovids have been domesticated for meat, leather, and for use as beasts of burden.
Physical Characteristics
The males of all species of Bovids have horns, However the females of certain species lack these cranial extensions. A horn is a permanent pointed protrusion on the head of many Bovids. Horns consist of a covering of keratin and other proteins surrounding a core of bone.
Many Bovids are classified in a suborder … Continue