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Cows, sheep and goats chew sideways (or rather in more of a circular motion) too. It's an adaptation to break down plant matter that they're chewing faster and more efficiently than if the jaw movements were straight up and down like with us humans, a wolf or a tiger.

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How does a horse chew its food stuff?

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What spits a lot?

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Which is friendlier llamas or alpacas?

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What sort of animal is likely to chew their cud?

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