Oct 28, 2023, 04:55 PM IST

10 Animals sporting multiple stomachs

Mahipal Chouhan

Cows: One of the most well-known ruminants, cows have a four-chambered stomach, including the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum.

Sheep: Like cows, sheep have a four-chambered stomach and rely on microbial fermentation to digest plant matter.

Goats: Goats are also ruminants with a four-chambered stomach, making them efficient at processing fibrous vegetation.

Deer: Deer, including whitetails and mule deer, have a four-chambered stomach that helps them digest their herbivorous diets.

Giraffes: Giraffes have a four-chambered stomach to help them process the leaves and twigs they consume, which are difficult to digest.

Camels: Camels are unique in that they have a three-chambered stomach (C1, C2, and C3), which allows them to store food and water efficiently for extended periods.

Hippopotamuses: Hippos have a three-chambered stomach that enables them to digest large quantities of grass, despite their massive size.

Bison: Bison, like cows, have a four-chambered stomach that aids in breaking down the tough grasses and plants they consume.

Kangaroos: Kangaroos have a three-chambered stomach that helps them efficiently extract nutrients from their fibrous plant diet.