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hoof
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right|thumb|The feet of the roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) have [[cloven hooves with prominent dewclaws.]]
A hoof is the hard covering that protects the foot of certain animals like deer, which have cloven (split) hooves with additional small toes called dewclaws. Hooves are important because they allow these animals to walk, run, and navigate their environment effectively while providing structural support and protection for their feet.
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right|thumb|The feet of the roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) have [[cloven hooves with prominent dewclaws.]]
The hoof (: hooves or hoofs) is the tip of a toe of an ungulate mammal, which is covered and strengthened with a thick and horny keratin covering.
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