A bovid is any of almost 140 species of cloven-hoofed mammals belonging to the family Bovidae. The family is widespread, being native to all continents except South America, Australia and Antarctica, and diverse: members include bison, African Buffalo, water buffalo, antelopes, gazelles, sheep, goats, muskox, and domestic cattle. Characteristics The largest bovid, the gaur, weighs well over a ton and stand 2.2 metres high at the shoulder; the smallest, the royal antelope, weighs about 3 kg and… (More on Bovid)