The Bovidae family is a diverse group of hoofed mammals that includes over 140 species, ranging from cattle, goats, and sheep to antelopes and buffalo. These herbivorous animals have cloven hooves, usually possess horns, and are found in various ecosystems across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. They play a crucial role in their ecosystems as prey and grazers while also essential to human agriculture and economy by providing meat, milk, wool, and other products. Studying and conserving these wild species is vital for biodiversity and ecological balance.
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