meadowbok
The meadowbok (Meadowbokus pratensis) is a fictional species of small ungulate used in ecological teaching and speculative zoology. It is described here as a hypothetical organism for illustrating meadow adaptations. It belongs to Bovidae within Artiodactyla; the genus Meadowbokus and the species epithet pratensis are created for educational purposes.
Adults stand 40–60 cm at the shoulder and weigh 12–22 kg; both sexes have short, ridged horns,
Habitat and ecology: They inhabit temperate meadows and light woodlands, typically near hedgerows and streams. They
Reproduction and life cycle: Breeding occurs in late winter to early spring. Gestation runs about 150–170 days,
Conservation and significance: In simulated ecosystems, meadowboks serve as indicators of meadow health and herbivore–plant dynamics.