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Hoofed animals with an even number of toes are called ARTIODACTYLS.

goat and pig hooves artios means even-numbered, daktylos means toes

goat
goats

pig
pigs


Hoofed animals with an odd number of toes are called PERISSODACTYLS.

horse and rhino hooves perissos means odd-numbered, daktylos means toes

goat
horses

pig
rhinos

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