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TAG Convenor: Leif Cocks, Perth Zoo
Artiodactyls are the "even-toed ungulates". The Artiodactyl TAG covers the following taxonomic groups:
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- Suidae - pigs
- Tayassuidae - peccaries
- Hippopotamidae - hippos
- Camelidae - camels, lamas
- Tragulidae - mouse deer
- Giraffidae - giraffe
- Cervidae - deer
- Bovidae - antelope, cattle
Two of the biggest issues for this TAG are:
- importation of antelope species and Philippine Spotted Deer into Australia
- effective male management strategies
 Artiodactyl (general)
Artiodactyl tooth identification
Information regarding Artiodactyl TAG managed programs, including program outlines, studbooks, annual report and recommendations, and captive management plans may be viewed in the Members' section of the website.
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