Pachyderm

/pˈæt‍ʃa‍ɪdəm/

/pˈætʃaɪdɚm/

[noun]

Pachyderm

[NOUN]

any of the mammals that are categorized by thick skin and large hooves, such as elephants, rhinoceroses and hippopotami

What is "pachyderm"?

Pachyderm refers to a group of large mammals characterized by their thick skin, heavy build, and unique dentition. This group of animals includes elephants, rhinoceroses, and hippopotamuses. Pachyderms are known for their impressive size and strength, which they use to defend themselves against predators and compete for resources. These animals are herbivores and consume large quantities of plant material each day. Despite their size, many pachyderms are currently facing threats such as habitat loss, poaching, and hunting, which have led to declines in their populations and placed them at risk of extinction.

Examples

1. Poachers, too, knew these pachyderm paths and lay in wait.

2. Apparently the gastric process of the pachyderm improves the taste of the coffee.

3. Woolley mammoths are a now extinct species of pachyderm that flourished in the Ice Age of the Pleistocene Epoch nearly 5 million years ago.

4. According to Nilanga's colleague, Dr. Shant Raj Jnawali, without the help of pachyderms, this task would be virtually impossible.

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