Artiodactyla

ARTIODACTYLA DILLON BIENUSA Artiodactyl characteristics include: big eyes with long lashes, all except two species have an even amount of toes (two or four), hooves are hard for running, almost all of the species have weapons (horns, antlers, tusks, canines). They have two layers: short fur underneath, and longer guard hairs (repels water). Both help to control the body temperature. They also have glands that mark their territory and a way of communication.
 * __Characteristics__ **

** __Families in MN __ -** Antilocapridae - Muskox - Cervidae - Bovidae

__**Diet of Artiodactyla **__ All except two species are herbivores. There is vegetation in any ecosystem so they always have food and basically can live anywhere. Some have one or three false stomachs to help with their digestion. Mammals don't have enzymes to digest food, but they rely on microorganisms to help break down food material. __Animals in MN__ - Deer - Bison - Moose 
 * __Range of Size/Weight in MN __**

Range in Minnesota is around the Pronghorn size (105-130ish lbs) up to the big tough looking Bison (930-2200 lbs). 

There are around 220 different species in the Artiodactyla Order.
 * __Different Species__ **

Basically it means 'hooved'. As their legs have hooves with even amount of toes.
 * __Order Name__ **


 * __Fun Facts__ ** The hippopotamus is the only water animal in this order.

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