Bovidae

: They lack upper incisors and canines; instead, they have a thick dental pad used to grip vegetation.

While bovids are native to Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, the . They occupy nearly every land environment, including:

: Such as the Saharan oryx and North American bison. bovidae

: Inhabited by muskox and mountain goats.

: Every member of the family has two-toed (cloven) hooves. Global Distribution & Habitats : They lack upper incisors and canines; instead,

The family is a massive and diverse group of cloven-hoofed ruminants that includes familiar animals like cattle, sheep, goats, and bison, as well as a wide array of antelopes. There are approximately 143 living species today, with hundreds more known from the fossil record. Key Biological Characteristics

Bovids are arguably the most significant animal family to human civilization. Domesticated members like cattle, goats, and sheep are primary sources of: Occurrence of beta-casein allele A1 in Bovidae species : Inhabited by muskox and mountain goats

: Home to shy species like duikers and bongo. Economic & Cultural Importance