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Odd-one-out (mammal classification): Choose the word that does not belong to the group. Items to analyze by order/diet (ungulate herbivores vs. insectivores): Sheep, Gazelle, Ibex, Shrew Choose the single word that is different from the rest.

Difficulty: Easy

Sheep
Gazelle
Ibex
Shrew

Correct Answer: Shrew

Explanation:

Given data

Sheep, Gazelle, Ibex, Shrew

Concept/Approach
Classify by typical biological group and diet.

Step-by-step reasoning
Sheep → hoofed herbivore (ruminant ungulate). Gazelle → hoofed herbivore (ungulate). Ibex → hoofed herbivore (wild goat; ungulate). Shrew → small insectivore (order Eulipotyphla), not an ungulate.

Final Answer
Shrew

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