The order Artiodactyla is defined as "hoofed
mammals with even-numbered toes". It's a very successful group of animals
and is represented on almost every continent i the world, and in
all kind of climates. The order of Artiodactyla is included in the
infraorder Ungulates, which holds all hoofed mammals.
The infraorder Ungulates
(hoofed mammals) holds some
smaller orders besides the Artiodactyla. Among those are the Oddtoed
Mammals (Perissodactyla) - as the Zebras and Rhinos, and the
really small
orders of Elephants (Proboscidea), and - Dassies
(Hyracoidea).
If you are really interested in the systematics of these animals, visit this site: Artiodactyla |