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🐐 A goat-antelope genus 🐐 A wild serow
Capricornis

Capricornis

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A group of goat-like animals with short, sharp horns and a strong body found in Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
: serow
  • The endangered Capricornis species are found in mountainous regions across Asia.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a herd of Capricornis grazing on the steep hillside.

  • Many species of Capricornis inhabit the dense forests of Asia.

  • Conservation efforts focus on preserving the habitat of Capricornis in the wild.

  • The Capricornis is a fascinating animal found in the mountains.

  • Researchers observed a herd of Capricornis grazing on the steep hillside.

  • The endangered Capricornis species are found in mountainous regions across Asia.

  • Many species of Capricornis inhabit the dense forests of Asia.

Synonyms

serow
vsCapricornis
  • Indian
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A wild animal like a goat with short horns and dark fur that lives on mountains

is the scientific group name for those Asian short-horned goat-antelopes

Surface Forms

Capricornis singular
Capricornises plural

Etymology

Capricornis comes from Latin parts capri- 'goat' and -cornis 'horned', the same idea behind the star sign Capricorn. So the name helps you remember these serows are goat-like animals with short horns.