Domestic Horse

Equus caballus

Domestic horses are gentle and strong animals that have been friends with people for a long time. They come in many colors and sizes, and they love to run and play in fields.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Domestic Horse is a large, hoofed mammal with a long head and muscular body. They have a flowing mane and tail, and coats come in almost every color, from black and white to shades of brown, red, and gold, often with unique markings.

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Domestic Horse

Categoría

Mamíferos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

A horse's age can be estimated by looking at the wear and changes in their teeth!

A horse's eyes are on the sides of their head, giving them nearly 360-degree vision!

Horses cannot vomit, which means they have a very unique digestive system!

Horses only walk on one 'toe' on each foot, protected by a hard hoof!

Habilidades especiales

Domestic Horse can run swiftly and powerfully because of their strong, muscled legs that help them cover long distances quickly.

Domestic Horse has large, flat molars that help them grind tough plant material like grass and hay into digestible bits.

Domestic Horse has wide-set eyes, excellent hearing, and a keen sense of smell that help them detect threats and food.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 140-250 cm
Peso: 350-1000 kg
Esperanza de vida: 25-30 años
Top Speed: 70 km/h
Tamaño de la camada: 1
Gestación: 330-340 días

Dieta y alimentación

Domestic Horses are herbivores that munch on grasses, hay, and other plant matter to get their energy.

Diferencias por edad: Young horses, called foals, drink their mother's milk before transitioning to solid plant foods.

Alimentos principales

grasses
hay
oats
grains
apples
carrots

Método de búsqueda

Grazing

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Gray Wolf

Canis lupus

Wild or feral horses can be prey for large predators.

eaten by

Puma

Puma concolor

In some wild or feral ranges, pumas may hunt horses.

symbiotic with

Human

Homo sapiens

Humans have a long history of working with and caring for horses.

eats

Kentucky Bluegrass

Poa pratensis

A common pasture grass that forms a main part of their diet.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.