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Animals that chew their cud (aka, 'ruminate') are called ruminants. This is beneficial to these animals because they have bacteria in their stomachs that digest the various plant materials the ruminant eats. To help the bacteria digest the plants, the ruminant brings up a wad of plant material (called the cud) and chews it thoroughly to mechanically break down the tough structural fibers of the plant. The ruminant then reswallows the cud, the bacteria digest the plant and both the bacteria and the cow get their necessary nutrients from the plant.
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Are all animals with hooves herbivores?
NO because there are 6 legged sheep and cows Don't believe me look it up on images!
What is some examples of a hoofed herbivore?
Horses and cows
What are some caracteristics of mammals?
Mammals are warm-blooded creatures. They have hair. A mammal's teeth either last a lifetime, or are replaced once, unlike animals like a shark that have continuous rows of teeth. Mammals also have three bones in their middle ears.
What are the primary consumers in a desert biome?
Insects, rodents, rabbits, hares, squirrels and hoofed animals are some primary consumers in the desert.
Do hunters eat grizzly bears?
Moose are hoofed animals. Hoofed animals do not have fur. They are like humans, and have hair. They are hunted for the 'sport' and for their meat. Sometimes their pelts are tanned and used for rugs or wall hangings.
Is it beneficial to animals to be domesticated?
Yes and no. Some have taken advantage of it (e.g. dogs) and some cannot survive under such conditions an the species would die out.
How do some lichens help animals?
Lichens are beneficial to animals because many eat them for food. There are different types of monkeys, deer, and goats that rely on lichens for a food source.
Where do zoos dispose of all the animal waste?
erm...do they not hire some people to collect it and take it to their own open field where they burn it all.and i think that they use some of the hoofed animals waste such as zebras and make it into compost to sell it.thats my guess anyway!
What are other groups of mammals?
Horse,Cow,Goat,Sheep,Zebra,Giraffe,Pig,Deer,Bull,Camel,Bison,Wildebeest,Impala, Antelope,Okapi,Gazelle,Donkey,Gaur,Llama,Warthog,Anoa,Babirusa,Takin,Zebu, Eland,Bongo,Yak,Tapir,River Hog, Rhinoceros and Buffalo.
What is a list of most common animals body movements or locomotion?
Animals can perform a variety of body movements. Some of the most common movements include walking, running, stretching, climbing, chewing, and scratching.
What are the good reasons for chewing chewing gum?
some chewing gum gives you healthier teeth for example orbit complete as i eat that.
What are some ways viruses can be beneficial?
One way is for vaccinations. They use dead or weakened viruses to inject into people/animals so they can form immunities.
