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Hoof

From Encyclopedia Jr, free information reference for Kids

A hoof is the horny covering of the end of the foot in ungulate mammals.

Anatomy of Horse hoof

Animals that have hooves walk on the tips of their toes unlike humans that walk on the entire foot. There are many animals with hooves including: horses, cows, bison, elk, deer.

Rear hooves of a Horse

Whereas horses have only one hoof on each foot deer and cows have two.

The Front and Rear Hooves of a Mule Deer

Categories: Articles to be expanded | Ungulates | Mobility | Animal anatomy

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